Thai-Style Grilled Pork and Red Bell Pepper Couscous Bowl
Indulge in the bold flavors of Thailand with this vibrant dish, featuring grilled pork, crunchy red bell peppers, and fluffy couscous, all tied together with a zesty tamarind sauce and aromatic herbs. This refreshing bowl is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes, it's sure to become a favorite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Thai
- thai
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- pork
- red bell pepper
- couscous
Ingredients
- 1lbpork shoulder, sliced into thin strips
- 2mediumred bell pepper, diced
- 1cupcouscous, cooked according to package instructions
- 2tbspsfish sauce, none
- 1tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1tbsptamarind paste, none
- 1tspbrown sugar, none
- 1tspgrated ginger, freshly grated
- 2clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/4cupThai basil, chopped
- 2tbspspeanut oil, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind paste, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the marinade. Add the sliced pork and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Grill the pork for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add the cooked couscous to the skillet with the red bell peppers. Stir in the chopped Thai basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the couscous is well coated with the flavors.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and stir to combine.
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To assemble the bowls, divide the couscous mixture among four bowls. Slice the grilled pork into thin strips and place on top of the couscous. Garnish with additional Thai basil, if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the bold flavors of Thailand in every bite.
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