Fragrant Burmese Lemongrass Pork Curry with Jasmine Rice

Name: Fragrant Burmese Lemongrass Pork Curry with Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Fish sauce; Sesame oil; Lime juice; Turmeric powder; Lemongrass; Garlic; Ginger; Onion; Red chilies; Coconut milk; Chicken broth; Jasmine rice; Water; Butter

A delightful aromatic curry with tender pork and fragrant rice

This Burmese-inspired pork curry is infused with the bright flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk, served perfectly alongside fluffy jasmine rice.

2 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes

Fish sauce

3 tbsp

Sesame oil

2 tbsp

Lime juice

3 tbsp

Turmeric powder

1 tbsp

For the Curry Base

Lemongrass

2 stalks, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

2 inches, grated

Onion

1 large, diced

Red chilies

2, sliced

Coconut milk

1 can (14 oz)

Chicken broth

1 cup

For the Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice

1 cup

Water

2 cups

Butter

1 tbsp

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine marinade ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine pork cubes with fish sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and turmeric powder.

⚠ Be careful not to overmix to avoid breaking down the pork.

Coat and refrigerate

Mix well to coat the pork evenly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Set aside

Set aside until ready to cook.

Preparing the Curry Base

Sauté aromatics

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium heat and add lemongrass, garlic, ginger, onion, and red chilies.

⚠ Be careful not to burn the spices as you sauté, to prevent bitterness.

Cook until fragrant

Sauté until the mixture is fragrant and the onions are translucent.

💡 Use fresh lemongrass for the most aromatic results.

Brown the pork

Add the marinated pork to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Curry

Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1 hour, or until pork is tender.

Cook the Jasmine Rice

Rinse jasmine rice under running water, then combine with water and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.

Final Adjustment

Check seasoning in the curry and adjust salt and lime juice to taste.

Plating & Serving