Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Pork Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A fragrant and savory Vietnamese-inspired rice bowl with thinly sliced pork marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, served over jasmine rice. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalk, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
1 large, finely minced (white part only) lemongrass stalk
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 1 large finely minced lemongrass stalk (white part only), 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork slices in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Divide 3 cups cooked jasmine rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked pork, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
Step 4: Serve immediately for a fresh and aromatic Vietnamese-style meal.