Ginger Pork and Cucumber Salad

Name: Ginger Pork and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain white rice; 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1 lb. ground pork; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 small red chili (seeded if desired), finely chopped; 2 tbsp. plus 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce; 4 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. brown sugar; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 c. fresh cilantro; 1/2 c. fresh mint

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Apr 24, 2018

ginger pork and cucumber salad with white rice

Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

475

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Freshen up this spicy pork bowl with fresh mint and cilantro.

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. ground pork
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red chili (seeded if desired), finely chopped
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fresh mint

Directions

1. Step 1Brown ground pork in cast-iron skillet in canola oil, 7 minutes. Toss with garlic, red chile, and 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger. Remove from heat and toss with 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (adding 1/4 cup water if dry).
2. Step 2Whisk 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger and brown sugar. Toss with cucumber and scallions; fold with cilantro and mint. Serve with pork over rice.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 475 calories, 22.5 g fat (6 g saturated), 26 g protein, 435 mg sodium, 44 g carb, 3 g fiber

What you'll need: grater ($10, amazon.com)

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