Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowl
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowl, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender pork, aromatic garlic, and a sweet-savory sauce, this recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your tastes. Serve it over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh green onions for a meal that pleases even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for sauce thickening)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, chop green onions, and slice pork tenderloin.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Add honey and soy sauce mixture to the pan; mix well.
- Incorporate cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce (about 2 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the pork in honey garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. - Substitute pork with chicken or tofu for a variation. - Add colorful veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.