Description
Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a delightful fusion of zesty flavors and creamy textures that will elevate any dining experience. Tender pork tenderloin, marinated in ginger and lime, pairs beautifully with fluffy coconut rice, creating a dish that’s both comforting and exotic. Perfect for gatherings or a special weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup short-grain rice (or jasmine rice)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine ginger, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Add the pork tenderloin and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a pot over medium heat, combine the rinsed rice with coconut milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to simmer.
- Sear the pork: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and sear each side until browned (4-5 minutes per side).
- Add aromatics: Toss in minced garlic after browning the pork; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Finish cooking: Reduce heat to low, cover skillet with lid, and cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 10-15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice: After about 15 minutes of cooking time for rice, remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes before fluffing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg