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Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice

Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice for a Tropical Delight

Enjoy a delightful Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice, combining zesty flavors and creamy textures for a perfect dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade
  • 1 lb Pork Tenderloin A lean cut that absorbs marinade beautifully
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 Lime Zest and juice
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce For umami richness
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Base for marinade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Fluffy texture
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Rich and velvety
  • 1 cup Water For cooking rice
  • 1 tbsp Sugar To balance flavors
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For presentation
  • 1 Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine grated fresh ginger, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Slice the pork tenderloin into even pieces and add them to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the marinated pork from the fridge, discard the marinade, and sear the pork for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Fluff the coconut rice and spread it across serving plates.
  7. Arrange sliced pork on top of the rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute pork with pressed tofu or tempeh and marinate as instructed.

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