Lemongrass Pork Skewers with Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 fresh red chilies
• 2 shallots
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 cucumber
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince lemongrass, garlic, chilies, and shallots. Mix with grated ginger, coconut aminos, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp avocado oil.

2. 2

   Slice pork tenderloin into strips, toss with the marinade, and rest 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Start the rice: cook jasmine rice with coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.

4. 4

   Quick-pickle the cucumber: toss thin slices with rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt; set aside.

5. 5

   Thread pork onto skewers. Grill or pan-sear over high heat 10-12 minutes, turning, until cooked through.

6. 6

   Fluff the rice, plate with skewers and pickled cucumber, and finish with cilantro and remaining lime juice.