Lemongrass Pork Bowls

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In a bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Ingredients quick view

1 lb ground pork

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup jasmine rice

2 cups water

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Tips quick view

For extra flavor, try grilling the marinated pork in addition to sautéing.

Adjust the amounts of garlic and lemongrass based on your preferred taste.

You can add more fresh herbs like mint to enhance the flavor.