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Pork with Garlic Rice

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Pork with Garlic Rice is one of my family’s favourite meals. It is so simple to throw together and super quick to cook without skimping on flavour, making it the ultimate midweek meal. Day-old rice is transformed into fragrant garlic fried rice, and the minced (ground) pork is caramelised in a dark, sticky sauce. It’s finished with a fried egg with a gooey centre (see the recipe notes for how to cook the perfect fried egg!) and crunchy, fresh vegetables. Customise with your choice of vegetables, fresh herbs and chilli.

Pork with Garlic Rice Recipe

Can you make Pork with Garlic Rice ahead of time?

Pork with Garlic rice can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

Is Pork with Garlic Rice suitable for leftovers?

Yes, you can refrigerate Pork with Garlic Rice in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Pork with Garlic Rice Recipe

Pork with Garlic Rice

Author: Nicole
5 from 1 vote
“Whole family loves it – even my 18 month old 🙂”
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This family-friendly Pork with Garlic Rice recipe is perfect to throw together on busy weeknights. Day-old rice is repurposed into delicious garlicky fried rice and paired with minced (ground) pork in a sticky, caramelised sauce. A crispy fried egg and crunchy cucumber and tomato are the ideal finishing touches.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pork
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger
  • 500 g (1 lb) minced (ground) pork
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) rice wine vinegar
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce)
  • 55 g (¼ cup) firmly packed brown sugar
Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 80 g (½ cup) frozen peas
  • 75 g (½ cup) frozen corn kernels
  • 370 g (2 cups) cooked rice (see note 1)
  • 1 spring onion (scallion), sliced
  • 1 tbsp tamari, or all-purpose soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
To serve
  • 4 fried eggs (see note 2)
  • 2 cucumbers, cut into chunks
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • ½ bunch of coriander (cilantro), leaves picked
  • 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots
  • 2 tbsp chilli oil to serve (optional)

Instructions

Pork
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over high heat.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the pork and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.
  • Add the rice wine vinegar, tamari and brown sugar. Stir to coat the pork, then cook for 5 minutes. Do not stir during this time; this will allow the sauce to caramelise.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside while you prepare the rice.
Rice
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the frozen peas and corn and cook until thawed, 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
  • Remove from the heat and add the spring onion, tamari and sesame oil. Stir through to coat.
To serve
  • Serve the rice piled with pork and a fried egg on top. Serve the cucumber, tomato and coriander on the side. Sprinkle with the crispy fried shallots and chilli oil, if using.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Pork with Garlic Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
759
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
46
g
71
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
22
g
Cholesterol
 
254
mg
85
%
Sodium
 
1305
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
786
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
1016
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

Note 1 – Day-old rice works beautifully in this recipe. If you are using freshly cooked rice, follow the above recipe but add the rice last to stop it from overcooking.
Note 2 – Cook the perfect fried egg in a frying pan over medium–low heat and place the lid on your pan for the last 2 minutes of cooking. It helps the top cook through!

MAKE AHEAD

Pork with Garlic rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

LEFTOVERS

Pork with Garlic rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

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Course pork, Pork with Garlic Rice
Cuisine Asian

  1. 5 stars
    I make this at least once a week! Whole family loves it – even my 18 month old 🙂 Best flavors and so easy to make!

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