Tender pork infused with zesty lime and spicy ginger, served over creamy coconut rice. This dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy, with fresh herbs and peanuts adding a vibrant finish.
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Ingredients
For the Ginger Lime Pork
- 1½ lbs pork tenderloin sliced into 1-inch medallions (or 1 lb ground pork for a softer texture)
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 3 limes juiced (about ⅓ cup)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 –2 tsp sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 scallions white and green parts separated
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves optional
- 2 tbsp Thai basil torn (optional but amazing)
For the Coconut Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes optional but recommended
Instructions
- Slice pork into medallions and marinate with ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sriracha for at least 5 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice, then cook it with coconut milk, water, and salt until tender.
- In a hot skillet, sear the pork on both sides until golden and cooked through, adding scallion whites near the end.
- Remove pork, then pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until thick and glossy.
- Fluff the coconut rice with butter, top with pork, and drizzle the sauce over.
- Finish with peanuts, cilantro, mint, Thai basil, and toasted coconut for a fresh, tropical flavor.