Ginger Lime Pork: Juicy Coconut Rice Delight for Home Cooks
Discover the savory combination of ginger lime pork paired with fluffy coconut rice in this delightful home-cooked meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate the pork in lime juice, ginger, soy sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides.
- Add coconut milk, water, and salt, bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Once the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, remove from heat and let rest.
- Slice the pork and serve with coconut rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro to the rice before serving.
- Letting the pork rest allows it to retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ginger Lime Pork, Coconut Rice, Home Cooking