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A smartphone photo of Ginger Lime Pork in a white ceramic bowl showing the thick translucent amber glaze and fluffy rice. (Ginger Lime Pork)

Ginger Lime Pork with Fluffy Coconut Rice and Glossy Amber Glaze

This Ginger Lime Pork features succulent seared pork chunks tossed in a thick, translucent amber glaze. Served over fluffy coconut rice and garnished with fresh chilies and lime, it is a perfectly balanced 40-minute dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Pork Shoulder Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil Avocado or grapeseed
  • 1/3 cup Honey For the amber color
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger Finely grated
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Mixed with 1 tsp water
  • 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice Rinsed
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk 400ml
  • 3 Scallions Thinly sliced
  • 2 Red Fresno Chilies Sliced into rings
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-Bottomed Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for searing.
  • 1 Saucepan with Lid For steaming the coconut rice.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Zester For the ginger and lime zest.

Method
 

Prepare the Coconut Rice
  1. Rinse 1.5 cups (285g) jasmine rice. Combine in a pot with 1 can (400ml) coconut milk and 1/2 cup (120ml) water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15-18 minutes. Let stand covered for 10 minutes to ensure it is fluffy.
Sear the Pork
  1. Pat pork chunks dry with paper towels. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add pork in batches. Sear until a deep golden-brown crust forms on all sides. Remove from pan.
Glaze and Assemble
  1. In the same pan, whisk honey, soy sauce, lime juice, zest, and ginger. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick and translucent amber.
  2. Return pork to the pan and toss to coat. Serve over fluffy coconut rice, topped with scallions, chili rings, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use pork shoulder for the juiciest results.
Ensure the pan is smoking hot before adding pork to get that professional sear.