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15-Min Braised Pork Rice Bowl

Glossy, caramelized ground pork braised in soy and brown sugar, spooned over steamed rice with pickled mustard greens. Restaurant-quality lu rou fan in 15 minutes—no long simmer required.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
24g
15-Min Braised Pork Rice Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add ground pork, breaking it apart with a spoon.

  2. Step 2

    Cook pork until no pink remains, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir until the liquid reduces and becomes glossy, about 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Divide rice between bowls. Top each with the braised pork and its sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Add a spoonful of pickled mustard greens to each bowl and scatter scallion over top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • bowls

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