Asian Pork Rice Bowl

By the time I get to the end of April, my recipes start being lighter! I don’t feel like eating casseroles 🍲 or any heavy meals. I want something light such as Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps, Japanese Chicken Soba Noodles, etc.
 
There’s also this one that we really enjoy and it’s my Asian Pork Rice Bowl! Super easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳, this recipe is loaded with yumminess! With ground pork cooked in a flavorful sauce and then spooned in a bowl along with rice and a nice assortment of fresh vegetables, this is a satisfying meal to enjoy!
 
The pork mixture itself is so tasty! There’s onions, garlic 🧄 and ginger along with other great ingredients such as brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sweet chili sauce which you can make from scratch!
 
As the title refers, there’s rice 🍚 in it. I use jasmine instead of basmati. I find it has a nice subtle floral fragrance and is slightly sweet too! Basmati on the other hand, has more of a nutty flavor. Learn how to cook jasmine by clicking on this link… Jasmine Rice • How to Cook Perfectly
 
To me, this Asian Pork Rice Bowl falls into the “healthy” 💚 category! There’s julienned carrots, English cucumber, purple cabbage and green onions. Sesame seeds are also added which is high in protein, fiber plus it has nutrients and healthy fats!
 
The combination of ingredients gives this bowl a delicious balance of flavor! These are ingredients that you can easily find at your supermarket. If you want, you can use other preferred veggies like bell peppers, kimchi, cherry tomatoes, and so on. It’s also a fun recipe to make for kids 👧👱‍♂️!
 
This Asian Pork Rice Bowl is a gorgeous meal to enjoy this spring! It’s light, healthy and easy to prep plus can be ready in 30 minutes ⏰! It’s a lovely recipe to serve either for lunch or dinner!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious pork recipes… 😀
– Mushroom Quiche
– Moo Shu Pork Tortillas
– Pork Chops with Pineapple BBQ Sauce
– Pepperoni Pizza
– Kansas City Style Pork Ribs
– Croquetas de Jamón • Ham Croquettes
– Pierogi Casserole
– Chiles Rellenos
– Ricotta Spinach & Sausage Pasta
and for even more pork recipes 🐖, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pork
 

 
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Asian Pork Rice Bowl

Super easy to make, this Asian Pork Rice Bowl is loaded with yumminess! It’s a gorgeous meal to enjoy anytime!

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Servings 4

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Passive Time 0 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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PORK

• 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
• 3/4 cup yellow onions, diced
• ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
• 1 lb. ground pork
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
• 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp. sweet chili sauce see Recipe
• 1/2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil

RICE

• 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained tips & tricks
• 1 1/4 cups cold water

BOWL

• 1 large carrots, julienned tips & tricks
• 1/2 large English cucumber, thinly sliced and halved
• 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 large green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish tips & tricks
• 4 lime wedges, for serving

Directions

 

• In a skillet over medium, heat canola oil. Add diced onions, season with salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add ground pork, breaking up the meat into tiny pieces; season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook pork until almost done.
• Add garlic and ginger; sauté until the meat is no longer pink.
• Add brown sugar, hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir until everything is well blended and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 9 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the rice.
• To assemble, spoon meat mixture into a bowl and sprinkle on toasted sesame seeds.
• Add jasmine rice, thinly sliced vegetables and garnish with chopped cilantro; serve with a lime wedge.

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