Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Classic Pork Rice Bowls
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4 servings
For the rice
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Chef's tipCoconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning. - 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient noteFresh ginger can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~3/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For the pork
- 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and sliced into ½-inch medallions
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
For serving
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Ingredient noteInterstitial cystitis flags onions and the allium family as common bladder irritants, especially raw, but scallions are milder and this recipe uses only about 1/2 scallion per serving, so they are likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Can be omittedsesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Combine the rinsed rice, 2 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the rice cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
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