Thai Pork Rice Bowl

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Delicious Thai Pork Rice Bowl that's easy to make at home
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper , cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 red bell pepper , cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 lb shiitake mushroom , tough stems removed , caps cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 lb ground pork
3/4 cup short-grain rice ( Arborio )
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce ( nam pla or nuoc mam )
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 green onions , thinly sliced
4 radishes , sliced thin for garnish
1 tablespoon minced ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
497
Sugar
7g
Fat
21g
The Thai Pork Rice Bowl is a traditional dish from Thailand that has become popular all over the world. Made with ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, and bell peppers, and seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and cayenne pepper, it is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed any day of the week. It's a perfect meal for those who are looking for something quick and easy to prepare, yet delicious and fulfilling. It is also easy to customize this recipe by adding different vegetables or using chicken or beef instead of pork.

Instructions

1.Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet.
2.Cook the green and red bell peppers, and the shiitake mushrooms until they are tender. Remove them from the skillet.
3.Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
4.Add the short-grain rice to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
5.Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, minced ginger, salt, and garlic. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and then lower heat to medium-low.
6.Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
7.Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, cayenne pepper, and green onions.
8.Garnish with sliced radishes and minced ginger and serve while still hot.

PROS

This Thai Pork Rice Bowl is a quick and easy meal that can be made at home in under 30 minutes.

The combination of flavors is both savory and slightly spicy, making it a satisfying and fulfilling dish.

It is a great way to incorporate vegetables and lean protein into your diet.

CONS

This dish contains a moderate amount of sodium and sugar, which may not be ideal for individuals dealing with high blood pressure or diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Thai Pork Rice Bowl is a great source of protein, B vitamins, and minerals.
The shiitake mushrooms contain compounds that support the immune system and have anti-cancer properties.
The bell peppers are high in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and supports healthy skin.

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