🍖 Ginger Lime Pork
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
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500 g pork (tenderloin or boneless chops), sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tbsp lime zest
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ tsp salt
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
🥥 Coconut Rice
Ingredients:
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1½ cups basmati or jasmine rice
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 cup water or chicken broth
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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1 tsp oil or butter
🥦 Optional Veggie Sides
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Steamed broccoli
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Sautéed bell peppers
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Roasted green beans
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Fresh cucumber salad
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Pork
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Add pork and coat well.
Marinate for 30 minutes (best: 2 hours).
2. Cook the Pork
Heat a pan on medium-high.
Add pork and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove and rest for 2 minutes.
3. Make Coconut Rice
Rinse rice well.
In a pot, add rice, coconut milk, water, salt, sugar, and oil.
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
4. Serve
Plate coconut rice, top with ginger lime pork, and add veggies on the side.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use chicken instead of pork?
Yes! Chicken breast or thighs work perfectly.
Q2: Can I grill the pork?
Absolutely! Grill on medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
Q3: Is coconut rice sweet?
Mildly. You can skip the sugar if you prefer savory.
Q4: How long can leftovers be stored?
Up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Q5: Can I use light coconut milk?
Yes, but the rice will be less creamy.
Q6: Is this dish spicy?
Mild. Add more chili flakes or fresh chili if you want heat 🌶️