Pork Kebabs With Sesame Rice
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Protein
- 35 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 57 grams
- Sodium
- 455 milligrams
- Cholesterol
- 90 milligrams
- Saturated Fat
- 6 grams
- Total Fat
- 22 grams
- Calories
- 568
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup ponzu sauce
Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
- Heat the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice, then add 1 3/4 cups water; bring to a boil and cook until most of the water evaporates, about 8 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until tender, about 12 more minutes; remove from the heat and let stand until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Thread the pork onto 4 long metal skewers, leaving space between each piece; season with salt and pepper. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the vegetable oil and ponzu sauce. Push the asparagus to the side of the pan and add the pork skewers.
- Broil the pork and asparagus, turning once or twice, until the pork is browned and cooked through and the asparagus is charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Divide among plates and drizzle the pork with the pan juices; serve with the sesame rice and lemon wedges.
Cook’s Note
Ponzu sauce is a tangy Japanese condiment. If you can't find it, use low-sodium soy sauce and a splash of lemon juice.