Spicy Thai Pork and Vegetable Rice Bowl
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Spicy Thai Pork and Vegetable Rice Bowl. This delightful one-dish meal features succulent ground pork combined with colorful bell peppers, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Cooked together with short-grain rice in a rich, savory broth, this dish is enhanced by a refreshing lime and fish sauce dressing that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Perfect for a cozy dinner or to impress friends at a gathering, this bowl is both satisfying and full of flavor. Serve it with fresh radishes and green onions for a topping that adds a delightful crunch and vibrant color.
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Servings
550
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon (not prepared)
green bell pepper
1 (cut into 1/4-inch strips)
red bell pepper
1 (cut into 1/4-inch strips)
shiitake mushrooms
1/4 lb (tough stems removed and caps cut into 1/4-inch strips)
ground pork
1 lb (not prepared)
short-grain rice (Arborio)
3/4 cup (not prepared)
chicken stock or broth
1 3/4 cups (not prepared)
soy sauce
1/4 cup (not prepared)
ginger
1 tablespoon (minced)
kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (not prepared)
garlic
1 tablespoon (minced)
fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons (not prepared)
Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
2 tablespoons (not prepared)
sugar
2 tablespoons (not prepared)
cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon (not prepared)
green onions
2 (thinly sliced)
radishes
4 (sliced thin for garnish)
Instructions
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the green and red bell peppers along with the shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
2
Add the ground pork to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the pork is browned and cooked through.
3
Stir in the short-grain rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
4
While the rice is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and cayenne pepper until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set this mixture aside.
5
Once the pork and rice mixture is done cooking, remove the pan from heat. Pour in the prepared dressing and stir well to combine all the flavors.
6
Serve the rice bowl in individual dishes, garnishing each with sliced green onions and fresh radish slices for crunch and color. Enjoy your Spicy Thai Pork and Vegetable Rice Bowl!
Nutrition Information
21g
Fat
60g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein used in the Spicy Thai Pork and Vegetable Rice Bowl?
The main protein used in this recipe is 1 lb of ground pork.
What type of rice is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for short-grain rice, specifically Arborio rice.
How long does the rice need to cook?
The rice should be cooked for approximately 20 minutes on low heat until it is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
What vegetables are included in the rice bowl?
The dish includes green bell peppers, red bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, and is garnished with radishes and green onions.
How should the bell peppers be prepared?
Both the green and red bell peppers should be cut into 1/4-inch strips.
What type of mushrooms are used?
The recipe uses 1/4 lb of shiitake mushrooms with the tough stems removed.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are 550 calories per serving of the Spicy Thai Pork and Vegetable Rice Bowl.
What are the ingredients in the Thai dressing?
The dressing consists of minced garlic, minced ginger, lime juice, Asian fish sauce, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
Is this recipe considered spicy?
Yes, the recipe is described as spicy and includes 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for heat.
What is the protein content of this dish?
Each serving contains 26g of protein.
What liquid is used to cook the rice?
The rice is cooked in a combination of chicken stock (or broth) and soy sauce.
How much fat is in this recipe?
This dish contains 21g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 60g of carbohydrates per serving.
What kind of fish sauce should I use?
You can use Asian fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc mam.
When should the dressing be added to the dish?
The dressing should be stirred into the pork and rice mixture after the pan has been removed from the heat.
How do I prepare the shiitake mushrooms?
Remove the tough stems and cut the caps into 1/4-inch strips.
What type of oil is used for sauteing?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
How much garlic and ginger is needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger.
What are the recommended garnishes?
The dish is garnished with thinly sliced green onions and fresh radish slices for crunch.
How much soy sauce is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of soy sauce.
What is the purpose of the radishes in this dish?
The radishes add a delightful crunch and vibrant color to the final presentation.
How long should I saute the vegetables initially?
The bell peppers and mushrooms should be sauteed for about 5 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
How much sugar is in the dressing?
The dressing contains 2 tablespoons of sugar.
What kind of salt is specified?
The recipe specifies 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
How much chicken stock is required?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of chicken stock or broth.
Does this qualify as a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a one-dish meal and a comfort food dinner.
How much lime juice is added?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.
How do you prepare the green onions?
The green onions should be thinly sliced for garnishing.
What should the heat setting be when cooking the rice?
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
How many total ingredients are used in this recipe?
There are 17 unique ingredients listed in the recipe count.