Gut Friendly Whole30 Lemongrass Pork Bowls
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 Ā½ lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced against the grain (about Ā¼-inch thick)
- 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, tender inner core finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Ā½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the cauliflower rice
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Ā½ tsp salt
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- Ā½ tsp red pepper flakes
For serving
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemongrass, ginger, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add the sliced pork and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Let the pork marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
While the pork marinates, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor in two batches until broken down into rice-sized pieces, about 8ā10 one-second pulses per batch. Alternatively, grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater.
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