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
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 lb $4.99
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Napa Cabbage12 oz $2.99
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice1/2 cup, dry $3.69
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Organic Ginger Root1-inch piece $3.99
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Green Onions2 $1.19
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Fish sauce1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar1 teaspoon
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Ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon, plus to taste
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.