Pineapple Pork with Spicy Cucumber
This vibrant, flavour-packed dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savoury elements. Tender, caramelized pork pairs beautifully with juicy pineapple, while the cooling coconut rice adds a rich, creamy contrast. A refreshing spicy cucumber salad ties it all together, delivering just the right amount of heat and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork stir-fry or pork tenderloin thinly sliced into strips
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 cups pineapple diced
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 large English cucumber diced
- ½ jalapeno trimmed, seeds removed, and finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro minced, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup peanuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add pork and teriyaki sauce to a large bowl and toss to coat. Cover place in the fridge to marinate for 4-6 hours, or overnight. Remove from the fridge about 20-30 minutes before starting the rice to allow the pork to come to room temperature.
- Combine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and ¾ tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- While the rice cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan, and then add the pork, shaking off any excess marinate. Cook the pork, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes or until caramelized. Flip and add pineapple to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes longer, until pineapple is saucy and pork is golden. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Stir to coat.
- While the pork cooks, combine cucumber, lime juice and zest, chili garlic sauce, jalapeno, cilantro, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
- To serve, divide rice, pork, pineapple, and cucumber salsa between bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts and more cilantro, if desired.
