Thai Ginger Pork Bowls Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemongrass
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, divided
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 large carrot, peeled into strips
  • 1 ½ ounces mint sprigs
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 red chile, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the lemongrass, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 inch grated ginger, honey, vinegar, and water. Whisk slowly, then faster as the mixture comes together. Mix until very smooth.
  3. In a wok or skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. Mince 1 inch of ginger and add it to the skillet with the white parts of the scallions and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the pork and cook until browned, crumbling until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the prepared soy sauce mixture and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced completely.
  5. To assemble, first divide the rice between bowls, then divide the pork over the rice. Add the shaved carrots, mint, scallion greens, jalapeño, chiles, and cucumbers. Serve with prepared peanut sauce.