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    Home » Recipes » Main Course Recipes

    Pork Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce

    Feb 16, 2016 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jul 12, 2021

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    This Pork Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce is ready in 30 minutes! Features quick-cooked pork tenderloin in a peanut butter sauce, served with spinach and lime rice.

    Thai pork tenderloin rice bowl in Asian bowl with chopsticks

    This is one of my favourite ways to enjoy pork tenderloin. The pork is quickly marinated in a Thai sauce of peanut butter, coconut milk and coriander, then broiled or grilled. The remaining marinade is heated for the sauce while the pork cooks.

    This is also a 30 minute meal! It actually cooks up in about the same time as it takes to cook the rice (20 minutes). As the pork tenderloin is butterflied, it cooks up really quickly either on the BBQ, in a grill pan on the stove-top or on a baking sheet under the oven broiler.

    I served quick sauteed spinach in my bowl. Simply add spinach to a hot skillet with a bit of olive oil and toss a minute or so until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Steam, roast or microwave any green or veg you like for your bowl!

    Cook's Notes

    Quick tip for removing the silverskin on your pork tenderloin: make a cut at the end of the silverskin with a very sharp knife, then use a piece of paper towel to grip it and pull it off. Repeat until it's all removed. The paper towel grips it perfectly and makes getting it off a breeze.

    Be sure to stir your full-fat coconut milk well before measuring out the 1 cup. Freeze any remaining coconut milk. It great to use for a future Thai curry.

    Any kind of peanut butter will work in this dish, including natural. The thickness of the sauce may differ slightly. Adjust the amount of water you add to the sauce when heating at the end accordingly. (You don't want the sauce too thick, otherwise it will just sit on top and not seep down to the rice layer a bit).

    A grill pan on the stove-top works well with the pork, but you'll need quite a large one unless you want to cut your pork tenderloin into two smaller pieces (which is fine!).

    I served quick sauteed spinach with my rice bowl, but any vegetable you like or have around is fine. I quick saute the spinach in a skillet with a bit of olive oil for about 1 minute, or until wilted.

    Thai pork tenderloin rice bowl in Asian bowl with chopsticks

    Thai pork tenderloin rice bowl in Asian bowl with chopsticks

    Thai Pork Rice Bowl with Lime Rice

    This recipe serves about 3. To feed more, simply double. The pork can be BBQ'd, cooked on the stove-top in a hot (large) grill pan or broiled in the oven on a baking sheet. As the pork tenderloin is butterflied, it cooks really quickly by any method. You can place the meat in the fridge to marinate for longer (up to 8 hours ahead) if you'd like to do that part ahead
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 2 ratings
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 large pork tenderloin, or 2 small

    Marinade/Sauce:

    • 1 cup coconut milk, stirred(light or regular)
    • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
    • 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
    • 2 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 tsp coriander

    Lime Rice:

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 2 cups water
    • Pinch salt
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
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    Instructions
     

    • Start 1 cup basmati rice cooking in 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
    • Prepare marinade by combining all the marinade ingredients and whisking until well combined. Set aside.
    • Trim pork tenderloin of any visible fat and remove the silverskin. Using a sharp knife, butterfly the pork tenderloin by cutting lengthwise, almost, but not all the way through, so the halves remain attached. Lay tenderloin flat and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat tenderizer or a heavy skillet until uniformly thick (1/2-3/4 inches thick). Place into a shallow baking dish and pour prepared marinade over top. Flip pork over a couple of times so it is well coated in the marinade. Cover dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for a longer period (up to 8 hours ahead of cooking).
    • Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high or broiler, with oven rack in the 2nd from the top position. If broiling, cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
    • After meat has marinated, remove from refrigerator and using tongs, lift pork from marinade holding it over the baking dish. Allow the marinade to drip off, then take a brush and remove most of it that is clinging to the pork back into the baking dish. Take the remaining marinade and pour it into a small saucepan. Add 2 Tbsp. water and stir. Bring sauce to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
    • If broiling, place onto foil-lined baking sheet and place under broiler for 10-12 minutes, or until temperature of meat reaches 155° (do not flip). If grilling, place onto hot grill and cook, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove cooked pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil to rest. After it has rested and just before serving, use a sharp knife to slice into strips.
    • When rice is cooked, remove to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Pour lime juice over-top and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley. Toss well to combine.
    • To serve: Place lime rice in the bottom of a bowl. Top with sliced pork. Spoon warm peanut sauce generously over-top. Serve with quick sauteed spinach or any other steamed green. Serve with a lime wedge for garnish/squeezing on top.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 1476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Thai
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    Comments

    1. Paula says

      May 13, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Do you think I could use regular milk instead of the coconut?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Maloney says

        May 13, 2019 at 11:05 am

        Hi Paula, regular milk would be too thin I think. You could probably replace it with heavy (whipping) cream, but of course, you would not get the coconut flavour.

        Reply
    2. Dawn says

      January 02, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious and really easy. My husband really enjoyed it so I will definitely make it again.
      It was not heavy tasting either.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 03, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        So glad to hear, Dawn! This is one of my favourite dishes. So easy, yet such a delicious meal :)

        Reply
    3. Marie says

      November 01, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this for dinner, it was a hit all around. I never thought f using the broiller to cook meat but the results were very nice.
      I used the leftover of the can of coconut milk to cook the rice (along with water ofc), which i often do anyway and it was a great addition. I served it with some sugar snaps, sauteed with garlic. I think i will try to add some heat to the sauce next time, either add some dried pepper flakes or maybe some jalapeños. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 02, 2016 at 7:57 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, Marie and yes, this recipe is lovely with a little heat, too :)

        Reply
    4. Rick says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Made it for lunch. Peanut sauce is very tasty. My adult son loved it!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 29, 2016 at 9:10 am

        So glad you all enjoyed it :) And yes, I could eat that peanut sauce with a spoon!

        Reply
    5. Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says

      February 22, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Love your photos, and the coconut-peanut marinade sounds absolutely divine. So much flavour going on! I haven't used pork tenderloin before as I didn't really know what to do with it, so will be keeping this recipe in mind next time they are on special! x

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 23, 2016 at 8:30 am

        Thanks so much, Claudia. Yes, do look for them on special. Pork tenderloin are very versatile and great to have in the freezer :)

        Reply
    6. Summer says

      February 17, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Wow! This is such a lovely meal ♥

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      • Jennifer says

        February 17, 2016 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks so much, Summer :)

        Reply
    7. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      February 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      I love these flavors, what a great looking rice bowl!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 17, 2016 at 1:31 pm

        Thanks Laura :)

        Reply
    8. Chris Scheuer says

      February 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      This is my kind of dinner Jennifer. What a great idea! It's a great and unique way to use pork tenderloin too.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 16, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks Chris. I always seem to have a pork tenderloin in the freezer (I pick them up when they are on sale), so love to have lots of ways to cook them :)

        Reply
    9. Liz says

      February 16, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Looks so good. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 16, 2016 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks so much, Liz :)

        Reply
    10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      February 16, 2016 at 11:14 am

      What a wonderful idea for left over pork Jennifer! Love that sauce!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 16, 2016 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks Mary Ann :)

        Reply
    11. Rebeccah says

      February 16, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Pork tenderloin is one of my dear loves, as is peanut sauce. What a great excuse to haul the grill pan out in winter!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 16, 2016 at 9:41 am

        Thanks Rebeccah and definitely worth busting it out! I broiled mine this time, but have used the grill pan before and it's perfect :)

        Reply
    12. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      February 16, 2016 at 9:04 am

      I just don't know where to start! The peanut sauce - my favorite, and the tender pork - yummy! Lime rice? You have knocked this recipe out of the park! Love it and can't wait to try it once we dig our grill out of the snow. What a winter we are having!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 16, 2016 at 9:40 am

        Thanks Tricia and lucky you that you can even grill in the winter. We have to pack ours away. Just too much snow to keep it shovelled out :) You will love this. It's quick, easy and super delicious!

        Reply

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