Goan Gingered Pork With Cashew Rice

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 3
A savory and flavorful recipe of Goan Gingered Pork With Cashew Rice
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cm piece gingerroot , peeled and finely sliced
1 medium-hot red chile , de-seeded and finely chopped
1 onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon garam masala
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 2 tablespoons palm sugar or 2 tablespoons jaggery
30 g of fresh mint
4 -6 tender pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
150 ml fresh orange juice
4 tablespoons thick coconut milk or 4 tablespoons cream
4 tablespoons thick yogurt
3 -5 sprigs mint , extra , to garnish
200 g basmati rice
450 ml boiling meat stock or 450 ml chicken stock
125 g roasted salted cashews

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
750
Sugar
18g
Fat
34g
Goan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique blend of spices. This Goan Gingered Pork With Cashew Rice recipe showcases those flavors perfectly. The ginger and chile paste marinade gives the pork chops a zesty kick, while the creaminess of the coconut milk and yogurt sauce balances out the dish. The Cashew Rice adds a nice nutty crunch and serves as the perfect complement to the flavorful pork chops. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

Instructions

1.In a blender, puree the ginger, chile, onion, garlic, garam masala, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, sugar, and fresh mint.
2.Score the pork chops several times and place them in a large bowl.
3.Pour the puree over the pork chops, making sure to coat each one. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
4.Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork chops and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
5.Remove the pork chops from the frying pan and set them aside on a plate.
6.In the same frying pan, add the fresh orange juice, coconut milk, yogurt, and extra mint sprigs. Cook until the mixture has thickened.
7.Return the pork chops to the frying pan and coat them in the sauce.
8.For the Cashew Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and place it in a medium-sized pot with the boiling meat or chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
9.Roughly chop the cashews and stir them into the cooked rice.
10.Serve the pork chops and cashew rice together, garnished with fresh mint sprigs.
11.

PROS

The Goan Gingered Pork With Cashew Rice recipe is flavorful and savory.
The combination of spices and nuts add a unique twist to traditional pork chops.

CONS

This recipe requires multiple steps and some patience in marinating the pork chops.
The ingredients may also be difficult to find depending on your location.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains ginger, which has been known to help reduce inflammation and alleviate digestive issues. The cashews in the rice are also a great source of healthy fats.

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