Asian Pork with Coconut Lime Rice

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 12 romaine leaves
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add rice. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, brown pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up lumps, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate; drain grease from the skillet.
3. Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, carrot, water chestnuts, and ginger; cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in pork, teriyaki, and honey; cook, stirring, until liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Fluff cooked rice with a fork, then fold in 1/4 cup cilantro, coconut milk, and lime juice.
5. Top lettuce leaves with pork mixture and rice. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro.