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Zesty Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice

Zesty Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice Bliss

This Zesty Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice is a refreshing yet satisfying tropical-inspired dish that is perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tropical
Servings 4 portions
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade

  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin or Pork Chops Substitute with chicken if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (grated) Best when fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is ideal
  • 2 juiced Limes Juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium recommended) Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati or brown rice can be substituted
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Regular or light options work
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Optional Sugar To taste

For Garnishing

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix the rinsed rice with coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together ginger, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Cut pork into strips and coat thoroughly in the marinade; let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add marinated pork to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
  • Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and spoon pork over each portion.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Longer marination enhances flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste for the marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Creamy Coconut Rice, Pork Recipe, Quick Dinner, Tropical Dish, Zesty Ginger Lime Pork
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