Easy Asian Pork and Rice
You and your family will love this Easy Asian Pork and Rice recipe! Similar to takeout, but comes together faster than ordering, it is the best replacement when you are craving fast food. This recipe is full of flavor, budget friendly, and comes together fast. It has that sweet and savory taste that your favorite takeout has, but it is so much faster and way easier on the wallet!
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I recommend this recipe for busy weeknights, meal prep, or anytime that you are craving takeout without the delivery fee. It is budget friendly and the sauce does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to flavor. Serve it over rice for a filling dinner or serve it in lettuce cups for a lower carb option.
Since the pork cooks up so quick, the sauce simmers right in the same pan, making clean up minimal, too (y’all know how much I hate dirty dishes). This recipe will earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.
Add this meal to your weekly lineup and your family will be asking for it on repeat!
Why you’ll love Easy Asian Pork and Rice
Big on flavor – the soy sauce, chili crunch oil, and ginger combine into a tasty sauce that is just like takeout.
Comes together fast – This recipe cooks in about 30 minutes, so it is perfect for a weeknight when you just don’t have a ton of time to cook.
Simple ingredients – Nothing fancy here! Most of what you need is already sitting in your pantry, which keeps the grocery bill down and meal prep quick.
Supplies needed to make Easy Asian Pork and Rice
- A large skillet for browning your pork and simmering sauce.
- I used a rice cooker to cook my rice while my meat was cooking but you could use a pot too.
- A small bowl for whisking together the sauce ingredients.
- Whisk or something to stir with.
Ingredients
Ground Pork – Ground pork browns up quickly and is very budget friendly.
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder – These season the pork so every bite has flavor cooked right in.
Toasted Sesame Oil – A little goes a long way here and I love adding this to any Asian inspired meal.
Soy Sauce – The base of the sauce, bringing that classic umami flavor.
Brown Sugar – Balances the saltiness of the soy sauce so well.
Chili Crunch Oil – Adds a kick of heat without it being too overwhelming. Feel free to adjust the amount up or down to suit your family’s spice preferences.
Minced Garlic and Ground Ginger – These round out the sauce, giving it depth.
Cornstarch (optional) – If a thicker sauce is preferred, make a quick cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce!
The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.
How to make Easy Asian Pork and Rice
First, start cooking your rice according to the package instructions since it takes longer to cook than the pork and sauce.
Then, add your ground pork to a large skillet over medium heat and season it with the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil. Break the meat apart as it browns and cooks through.
Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili crunch oil, onion powder, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil in a separate bowl. This makes sure the sauce is well combined before adding it to your browned ground pork.
Next, once the pork is fully cooked, drain any excess grease. Pour the sauce mixture directly into the skillet and stir everything together.
After that, let the pork and sauce simmer together for a couple of minutes so that the flavors can marry together and the sauce slightly reduces.
Finally, if you’d like a thick sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Then, pour it in the pan as you stir the sauce into the skillet. Let it simmer for another few minutes until the sauce thickens up.
Lastly, spook the pork and sauce over your cooked rice, add a bag of steamed broccoli, and enjoy!
Tips
- If you don’t have chili crunch oil on hand, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes and extra garlic is a good substitute!
- You can easily swap out ground pork for ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground beef.
- For extra veggies, stiry in some steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or sliced green onions before serving.
- This recipe is so versatile and works well for a quick dinner, meal prep, lunch boxes, or even lettuce wraps if you are skipping the rice.
FAQs
Recipe
Easy Asian Pork and Rice
Ingredients
Ground Pork Seasoning
- 1 pound Ground Pork
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Black Pepper, to taste
Asian Sauce
- ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chili Crunch Oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Optional Thickener
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold Water
Instructions
- Start your rice, cooking according to the package instructions. I use my rice cooker, but you can use a pot to cook your rice.
- Add the ground pork to a large skillet over medium heat along with garlic powder, onion powder, sesame oil, and black pepper. Then, cook and break apart your meat until it has browned.
- While the pork cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili crunch oil, onion powder, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Once the pork has fully browned, drain any excess grease. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir until it is fully combined
- For a thicker sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and the cold water and then stir the cornstarch slurry into your sauce until fully combined. This will take 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the pork over rice and enjoy! I like to eat mine with steamed broccoli.
Notes
- Freezer friendly – the pork and the sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Just thaw over night, reheat on the stovetop, and serve with freshly made rice
- Great for meal prep and quick weeknight dinners,
- Adjust the chili crunch oil depending on how spicy you like it.
- Add steamed broccoli, green beans, carrots, or green onions for some extra veggies!
More Recipes to Try
Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage and Potato Corn Chowder
Easy Pork and Mini Wontons Skillet with Green Beans
If you try any of these recipes, I would love for you to come back and leave a comment!
