Glazed Ground Pork Rice Bowls with Cucumber
In short: Savory-sweet ground pork glazed with soy, ginger and garlic, spooned over steamed rice with cool cucumber and spring onion in about 25 minutes. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 510 kcal
A bowl of rice topped with glazed ground pork is among the easiest weeknight dinners to put together. The pork is browned until crumbly, then simmered briefly in a sauce of soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger that reduces to a sticky coating. Cool sliced cucumber and a handful of spring onion balance the richness, and a soft-boiled or fried egg is a good addition. The topping keeps for four days, so double it for lunches.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbs, until browned and no pink remains. Spoon off any excess fat.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, pepper and water together, pour the mixture into the pan and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze.
- Warm the rice if needed. Divide it among 4 bowls and spoon the pork over the top.
- Add the cucumber, spring onions and sesame seeds, plus an egg to each bowl if you like, and serve.
Tips
- Finely chopped carrot or mushrooms can go in as the pork browns, for extra vegetables.
- For heat, stir 1 tsp of chili paste into the pan with the garlic.
Questions and answers
Can I make glazed ground pork ahead of time?
Yes. It keeps in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat it in a pan with a splash of water.
Can I use ground beef or chicken instead of pork?
Yes, in the same amounts. Chicken is leaner, so add 1 tbsp of extra oil when browning.
What vegetables go well in these bowls?
Cucumber, shredded carrot, steamed broccoli, edamame and quick pickled radish all work.
How long does it take to make Glazed Ground Pork Rice Bowls with Cucumber?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Glazed Ground Pork Rice Bowls with Cucumber?
About 510 kcal per serving, with 25 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 510 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
