- GF

February 5, 2026
Bold, tangy, savory, subtly sweet, and packed with texture, these tamarind pork and rice bowls have everything you want for dinner, all piled into one bowl. Ground pork gets coated in a tangy and sweet tamarind sauce, then piled onto white rice and finished with quick-pickled cucumber, carrot, and shallot. Cilantro and mint add balance and freshness, and chopped peanuts bring a satisfying and salty crunch. It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that feels exciting but comes together without a ton of effort, which is exactly how we like it.







Tamarind Pork and Rice Bowls (Easy and Weeknight-Friendly)
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- Tamarind Paste Pro Tip 🌶️Always taste your tamarind paste before adding, as brands vary in intensity - you may need to adjust sweetness and acidity by balancing with palm sugar or lime juice.
- Quick Pickle Perfection 🥒When quick-pickling cucumbers and carrots, slice them ultra-thin and let them sit in a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar for exactly 15 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without losing crispness.
- Pork Moisture Magic 🍖Mix a small amount of cornstarch with your ground pork before cooking to help retain moisture and create a silkier texture when sautéing.
- Aromatics Layering 🧅Bloom your ginger and shallots in toasted sesame oil for 30-45 seconds before adding pork to release maximum flavor and create a more complex base for your dish.
- Herb Chopping Technique 🌿Chop mint and cilantro just before serving and tear leaves instead of using a knife to prevent bruising and preserve their bright, fresh flavors.
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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes
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Gluten Free
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Milk Free
Lactose Free
Eggs Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Wheat Free
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