Coconut Milk-Braised Pork with Lemongrass and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Succulent pork chunks braised slowly in creamy coconut milk infused with lemongrass and ginger, delivering fragrant Filipino flavors. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, coconut milk, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups coconut milk
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced medium onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes. Brown the pork on all sides for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Pour in 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup water. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 1 inch sliced fresh ginger. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Season with 3 tbsp fish sauce and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Step 5: Simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened and become creamy. Remove lemongrass and ginger pieces before serving.