Tangy Pork Curry with Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Tangy Pork Curry with Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 850 grams Pork fillet; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Grated lemon zest; 2 tsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp Fresh grated ginger; 2 cm piece of lemon grass, finely chopped; 2 Brown onions, finely sliced; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tsp Turmeric; 2 tsp Ground cumin seed; 1 tsp Ground mustard seed; 3 tbsp Curry powder; 1 1/2 cup Chicken stock; 2 cup Rice; 400 ml Coconut cream; 2 cup Water; 2 tbsp Oil

Servings: persons

850 grams Pork fillet
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Grated lemon zest
2 tsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Sesame oil
2 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp Fresh grated ginger
2 cm piece of lemon grass, finely chopped
2 Brown onions, finely sliced
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Ground cumin seed
1 tsp Ground mustard seed
3 tbsp Curry powder
1 1/2 cup Chicken stock
2 cup Rice
400 ml Coconut cream
2 cup Water
2 tbsp Oil

1
Trim pork of fat and sinew and cut into 3cm cubes.
2
In a large bowl mix lemon juice, rind, sugar and soy sauce.
3
Add pork and mix well.
4
Heat oil in a large pan.
5
Add garlic, ginger, lemon grass and onion.
6
Cook over med heat until onion is soft.
7
Add cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, mustard seed and curry powder.
8
Stir, cook for 1 to 2 mins.
9
Add pork in batches until browned.
10
Gradually add stock, mix well.
11
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for around 50/55 minutes until pork in tender and sauce has thickened.
12
Serve on a bed of steamed veggies with some coconut rice on the side.
13
Coconut Rice: Heat oil in a large pan.
14
Add rice and stir over heat until rice is coated.
15
Add water and cream.
16
Simmer gently, low heat, for 15 mins with the lid on.
17
Remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.
18
This will finish the cooking of the rice.
19
Fluff with a fork and serve.
20
This dish packs a punch- very tasty, easy to make and worth giving a go.
21
Enjoy!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 850 grams Pork fillet, 1 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Grated lemon zest, 2 tsp Brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Tangy Pork Curry with Coconut 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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Tangy Pork Curry with Coconut Rice

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