Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice 

This Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just about 30 minutes. Ground pork is caramelized with fresh ginger, lime juice, garlic, and brown sugar, then spiced up with a touch of sriracha for heat. It's served over creamy coconut-infused jasmine rice, balancing tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy notes—all in one bowl. Garnished with peanuts and fresh herbs, this dish offers refreshing textures alongside bold flavors. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or an easy crowd-pleaser. 

Ingredients

• Coconut Rice
  
  

  • 1 batch jasmine rice
    
    

  • Coconut milk, salt, and a pinch of sugar (see rice instructions) 

• Pork
  
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    
    

  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)
    
    

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    
    

  • 1½ tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
    
    

  • 1½ lb ground pork
    
    

  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
    
    

  • 3 tbsp lime juice
    
    

  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
    
    

  • Fine sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
    
    

• Toppings
  
  

  • Chopped peanuts
    
    

  • Lime wedges
    
    

  • Fresh herbs: cilantro, mint and/or Thai basil 

Directions

1. Prepare the coconut rice: Cook jasmine rice with coconut milk, salt, and sugar according to package or recipe instructions; set aside.
   
   

2. Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over high heat, warm olive oil. Add white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   
   

3. Cook pork: Add ground pork, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink.
   
   

4. Add sauce: Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha. Let pork sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to caramelize, then stir and let caramelize again for another 1–2 minutes.
   
   

5. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more sriracha as desired.
   
   

6. Serve: Spoon caramelized pork over coconut rice. Top with chopped peanuts, green scallion parts, lime wedges, and fresh herbs.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, serves 4)

• Calories: ~650 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~28 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~60 g
  
  

• Fat: ~36 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: ~14 g
    
    

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~12 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~450 mg (varies by added salt/sriracha)