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Lemongrass Pork with Coconut Rice

Tender pork shoulder stir-fried with lemongrass, garlic, and chilies, served over fragrant coconut rice.

Lemongrass Pork with Coconut Rice

Total

50 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 2 whole red chili
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 whole lime
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook jasmine rice in coconut milk with a pinch of salt until tender.

  2. 2

    Mince lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chilies.

  3. 3

    Slice pork into thin strips and toss with half the coconut aminos and brown sugar.

  4. 4

    Heat avocado oil in a wok over high heat. Sear pork in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned; remove.

  5. 5

    Add aromatics to the wok and stir 1 minute. Return pork with remaining coconut aminos; toss 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with lime juice and torn basil. Serve over coconut rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

680

34% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fat28 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium640 mg

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