Lemongrass Pork Chops with Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 2 thick-cut pork chops
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 3/4 cup jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 red chili(optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Whisk with coconut aminos, brown sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, and avocado oil.

2. 2

   Marinate pork chops 15 minutes at room temperature.

3. 3

   Cook jasmine rice, then fold in coconut milk and a pinch of salt; cover and keep warm.

4. 4

   Toss thinly sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, remaining lime juice, sliced chili, and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Grill or pan-sear pork chops 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; rest 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve pork over coconut rice with cucumber relish and fresh cilantro.