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Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice Recipe

Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice Recipe
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This Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the zesty tang of lime and fresh ginger with savory ground pork, served over fragrant coconut rice. The dish is garnished with chopped peanuts, fresh herbs, and extra lime wedges for a burst of freshness.

Ingredients

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For the Pork:

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 Scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1½ tablespoons Fresh Ginger, minced or grated
  • 1½ pounds Ground Pork
  • ⅓ cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • Fine Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • 1 batch Coconut Rice* (see note below)
  • Chopped Peanuts
  • Extra Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Mint, and/or Thai Basil)

Instructions

  1. Cook Coconut Rice: Prepare coconut rice according to your preferred recipe or package instructions.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Pork: Add ground pork to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha. Mix until evenly coated. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until caramelized on the bottom. Stir and repeat for another 1–2 minutes for added caramelization.
  5. Season & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more sriracha. Serve over coconut rice and garnish with peanuts, scallions (green parts), herbs, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • *Coconut rice is made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, sea salt, and a bit of sugar.

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Keywords: Ginger Lime Pork, Coconut Rice, Asian Pork Recipe, Lime Ginger Ground Pork

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