Congolese Lean Pork & Coconut Rice

lean pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

Marinate the lean pork with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Grill the marinated pork until cooked through and charred, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, and bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, cooking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and remove bay leaves.

In a separate pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and carrot until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the coconut rice and mix well.

Serve the sliced pork over the coconut rice, garnished with chopped green onion and coriander.

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