#2,705: Ginger Pork with Cucumber and Herbs

I made this simple ginger pork and served it over some Trader Joe's cauliflower rice stir fry.  Oh my goodness it was delicious!  I actually ate it a third...or fourth...time on top of some ramen noodle coleslaw, which was equally as delicious.  Next time I make this I'll probably make some rice to try serving this to my family, but this time, it was just for me to eat for my lunches.  :)   

6 green onions, finely chopped

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound ground pork

1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup herb leaves such as mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and/or basil

Hot cooked brown rice (I served it over cauliflower rice)

Lime wedges and/or Sriracha sauce (optional)

In a medium bowl, stir together half the green onions, the soy sauce, sugar, and crushed red pepper. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir pork into the garlic and ginger, and then press flat to make one large patty. Cook 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. When pork is browned and crisp on bottom, break up the patty and stir in the soy sauce mixture, reserving the bowl. Stir until pork is completely cooked and crumbled, 2 to 3 minutes more.

In the reserved bowl, combine the remaining green onions, cucumber, and herbs. Spoon pork mixture over rice and top with cucumber salad. Serve with lime wedges and/or Sriracha sauce, if desired.