A delicious and easy-to-make Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowl that combines tender pork with a sweet and savory sauce, served over a bed of rice and fresh vegetables.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless pork loin or pork shoulder, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Honey Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 tsp cornstarch
For the Bowls:
4 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup steamed broccoli
½ cup sliced cucumber
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Coat the pork: Place the pork pieces in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Make the sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Brown the pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary.
Add garlic and ginger: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for about 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the sauce: Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the pork. Toss well and simmer for 2–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
Build the bowls: Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Add the honey garlic pork, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.
Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the bowls.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.