Burmese Ginger Pork with Napa Cabbage

Tender turmeric-seared pork tops gingery, sweet-savory Napa cabbage and rice in this quick Burmese-inspired summer dinner.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 lb $4.99
  • Napa Cabbage
    12 oz $2.99
  • Kroger® Jasmine Rice
    1/2 cup, dry $3.69
  • Organic Ginger Root
    1-inch piece $3.99
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.19
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 $1.29
  • Garlic
    2 cloves
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Fish sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground turmeric
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon, plus to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon, optional

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the Napa cabbage, grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and separate the sliced green-onion whites from the greens. Whisk the juice of half the lime with the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water.
  2. Rinse the rice, combine it with 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. While the rice cooks, pat the pork dry and cut it crosswise into 1-inch medallions. Season with the turmeric, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and the centers reach 145°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for at least 3 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat to medium. Add the ginger, garlic, and green-onion whites to the same skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Add the cabbage and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until crisp-tender.
  6. Pour in the lime-soy mixture and toss for 1–2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Fluff the rice, divide it between two plates, and top with the cabbage and pork; garnish with green-onion tops and the remaining lime wedges.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$12 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 50g protein, 55g carbohydrates, and 16g fat.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling balances the ginger, lime, and savory fish sauce.