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Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 20m
  • Total Time: 0h 35m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowl features tender pork tenderloin cubes cooked to a golden brown and simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of ginger and red pepper flakes. Served over fluffy white rice and topped with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin

Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Base

  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to prepare for cooking the pork.
  2. Prepare the Pork: While the skillet heats, cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
  3. Cook the Pork: Place the cubed pork in the hot skillet in a single layer to ensure proper browning.
  4. Brown the Pork: Cook the pork for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until all sides are nicely browned.
  5. Set Pork Aside: Remove the browned pork from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
  6. Heat Sesame Oil: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and let it heat briefly before adding garlic.
  7. Sauté Garlic: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
  8. Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
  9. Simmer Sauce: Stir the sauce mixture and allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes, letting the honey dissolve and flavors meld.
  10. Return Pork to Skillet: Add the cooked pork back into the skillet, stirring to evenly coat with the sauce.
  11. Simmer Pork in Sauce: Reduce heat to low and let the pork simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken the sauce and absorb flavors.
  12. Prepare Rice Bowls: While the pork simmers, spoon 2 cups of cooked white rice into serving bowls.
  13. Assemble Bowls: Spoon the saucy honey garlic pork evenly over the rice in each bowl.
  14. Add Garnishes: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top for added crunch and flavor.
  15. Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy a hot, flavorful honey garlic pork rice bowl.

Notes

  • Ensure the skillet is hot before adding pork to get a good sear and flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.
  • Use freshly cooked rice for best texture; day-old rice can be used but should be reheated properly.
  • Sesame seeds can be toasted lightly before sprinkling to enhance their flavor.
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce.

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