Ginger Lime Pork Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pork Mixture
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1½ pounds ground pork
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1 tablespoon sriracha
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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Fine sea salt and black pepper (add to taste)
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4 cloves garlic, minced up
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3 scallions, sliced thin (separate the white and green parts)
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1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated or minced
→ Toppings
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Fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, and/or mint)
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Crushed peanuts
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Lime wedges
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Coconut rice (1 batch)
# Instructions:
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Make coconut rice. You can use your favorite recipe or follow the directions on the package.
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In a big sauté pan over high heat, warm up the olive oil. Add the white part of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Stir around for about 1-2 minutes until it smells good.
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Toss the pork into the pan. Break it up as you go and cook until there's no pink left.
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Pour in the lime juice, brown sugar, and sriracha. Stir so the pork's coated well. Let it sit and caramelize for 2 minutes, stir, and let it brown for another 1-2 minutes.
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Taste the pork and add salt, pepper, or more sriracha if you like. Serve it over the coconut rice and sprinkle on the green scallions, nuts, herbs, and lime.
# Notes:
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Make the rice while the pork finishes cooking to have them both ready to enjoy together.