Soy-Braised Pork And Rice Recipe

Name: Soy-Braised Pork And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided; 12 ounces pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 3/4 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2/3 cup sliced carrot; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 cup frozen green peas; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
12 ounces pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 3/4 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
1 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup sliced carrot
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 cup frozen green peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

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Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup water and the next 3 ingredients (through sambal oelek); bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
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Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and carrot; saute 3 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in pork, remaining 3/4 cup water, and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in peas; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with green onions.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided, 12 ounces pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, 1 3/4 cups water, divided, and more.

Yes, Soy-Braised Pork And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Soy-Braised Pork And Rice

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