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Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice

Healthy Fact of the Day

Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork, comparable to chicken breast in fat content while providing protein, thiamine, and selenium. Fresh ginger adds anti-inflammatory compounds and aids digestion.
Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice

Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice

Recipe by Daily Disher

Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice features marinated pork tenderloin seared until golden, served over jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk with scallions and brown sugar.

Course: MainCuisine: AsianDifficulty: Medium
4.7 from 3 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

600

kcal

50

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb pork tenderloin

    • 3 tbsp soy sauce

    • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

    • 1 tbsp lime juice

    • 1.5 cup coconut milk

    • 1 cup jasmine rice

    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

    • 0.25 tsp salt

    • 0.25 tsp pepper

    • 2 scallions, chopped

    • 1 tsp brown sugar

    Directions

    • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and grated ginger. Add pork tenderloin and marinate for at least 15 minutes, ensuring even coverage.
    • In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, taking about 5 minutes per side for even cooking.
    • Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour coconut milk, stirring to deglaze the skillet and absorb the flavors.
    • Add jasmine rice to the skillet, ensuring the rice is well-coated with coconut milk, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
    • Slice the pork tenderloin and return to the skillet. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Garnish with chopped scallions before serving and enjoy the combination of creamy rice and zesty pork.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 600kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Ginger Lime Pork with Creamy Coconut Rice is an elegant fusion dish that brings together bright Asian flavors with tropical richness in one stunning presentation. Tender pork tenderloin marinates in a zesty combination of soy sauce, fresh ginger, and lime juice that creates incredible depth, then gets seared to golden perfection. The jasmine rice cooks directly in creamy coconut milk that’s been infused with all those delicious pan drippings, creating a luxurious base that’s both aromatic and indulgent, while fresh scallions and a touch of brown sugar add layers of flavor that make every bite memorable.

    4.7 from 3 votes

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