Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice 

This vibrant Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a fresh, flavor-filled dish that comes together in just about 30 minutes. Ground pork is stir-fried with fragrant aromatics—ginger, garlic, scallions—and coated in a sticky caramel sauce of brown sugar, lime juice and sriracha. Served over creamy coconut rice and garnished with chopped peanuts, fresh herbs, and lime wedges, it delivers a perfect blend of sweet, savory and tangy tastes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this recipe is both quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing. Adaptable to other proteins like chicken, turkey, or beef too. 

Ingredients

For the Coconut Rice:
• 1 batch coconut rice (made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, sea salt, and a pinch of sugar) 

For the Ginger Lime Pork:
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ Tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
• 1 ½ lbs ground pork
• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp sriracha (or adjust to taste)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Toppings: chopped peanuts, lime wedges, chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, Thai basil) 

Directions

1. Prepare the coconut rice first, following your preferred method or recipe. Set aside and keep warm.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   
   

3. Add ground pork, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink.
   
   

4. Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha until well combined. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to caramelize, then stir and let caramelize another 1–2 minutes.
   
   

5. Season with salt, pepper, and extra sriracha or lime if needed. Remove from heat.
   
   

6. Serve hot over the coconut rice. Garnish with lime wedges, chopped peanuts, and fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per serving, yields ~4 servings)

Calories: ~550 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~60 g
Protein: ~25 g
Fat: ~20 g (Monounsaturated ~8 g, Saturated ~6 g)
Fiber: ~2 g
Sugar: ~18 g
Sodium: ~700 mg
Potassium: ~650 mg
Vitamin C: ~15 mg
Vitamin A: ~200 IU
Calcium: ~40 mg
Iron: ~2.5 mg