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Ginger Lime Pork With Coconut Rice So Refreshing (30-Minute) - Bright, Fast, and Flavor-Packed

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless pork chops or pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.25 pounds)
  • Fresh ginger (2-inch piece)
  • Lime (2, for juice and zest)
  • Garlic (3 cloves)
  • Soy sauce or tamari (3 tablespoons)
  • Honey or brown sugar (1 to 2 tablespoons)
  • Red pepper flakes or a fresh chili (optional)
  • Neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable)
  • Jasmine rice (1 cup, uncooked)
  • Coconut milk (1 can, 13.5 oz; full-fat or light)
  • Water or chicken broth (1/2 to 3/4 cup, as needed for rice)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh cilantro or scallions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Start the rice: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, 1 can coconut milk, and 1/2 cup water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 12–15 minutes, then rest off heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Prep the pork: Pat pork dry. Slice pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch medallions, or pound chops to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Make the sauce mix: In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  4. Sear the pork: Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add pork in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  5. Build the pan sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add a drizzle more oil if needed, then add remaining grated ginger and 1 minced garlic clove. Cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mix and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Coat and finish: Return pork and any juices to the skillet. Toss to coat and warm through, 1 minute. Squeeze in more lime if you like extra tang. Adjust salt, soy, or honey to taste.
  7. Fluff and serve: Fluff coconut rice with a fork. Plate rice, top with ginger lime pork, spoon over extra sauce, and finish with chopped cilantro or scallions.