This meal brings me closer to home! When the coconut milk infuses the dish, it creates a magic flavor with the added benefits of the coconut. It has fat, protein and is rich in manganese, which is essential for bone health and the metabolism of carbs, proteins and cholesterol. The coconut milk infuses the dish, creating a magic flavor.
This comfort food is packed with delicious spices with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. Whenever you feel the need to change the flavor profile of your kitchen or just want to eat something that will warm up your soul – this dish is the perfect option. And not to mention: it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free go here.
Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Coconut Sauce
What a flavorful meal, perfect comfort food packed with delicious spices and sweet coconut flavor!
Ingredients
- 18 oz pork tenderloin sinew free, boneless cut in cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced (half to marinate the pork)
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp tamari sauce
- 4 tsp lime juice fresh
- 2 pinch cayenne pepper ground
- 2 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Marinate the meat with garlic, coriander, cardamom, sea salt and set aside for 30 minutes. (see note)
- In a saucepan the coconut oil, then sauté the shallot until it gets crystalized
- Add leftover garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes or until its starts to golden
- Combine pork tenderloin and cook it in medium-low heat for 15 minutes with the lid on. Don’t let it dry out, if necessary add 1 oz of water at the time through the cooking process
- Combine remained ingredients and cook it in low heat for another 15 minutes. Serve over brown rice or quinoa and enjoy this beautiful meal!
Notes
When possible, go for grass-fed meat and organic products to optimize you nutrition.
Whenever I can, I like to season the meat the day before and let it marinate overnight for more flavor.
