Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHai HaiRice Bowl Recipe

Rice Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Hai Hai
Time45m
Serves4

Your choice of ground pork or mock duck, coconut rice, tomato, cucumber, tamarind sweet & sour

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Ingredients

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Protein

Coconut Rice

Fresh Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Prepare Coconut Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse 1.5 cups of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 0.5 cup water, and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Simmer Rice

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Fluff Rice

    Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Then, fluff rice with a fork.

Cook Protein

  1. 5

    Brown Ground Pork

    In a skillet over medium heat, add 500 grams of ground pork. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Season Pork

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Prepare Fresh Vegetables

  1. 7

    Chop Tomato

    Dice the large tomato into small pieces.

  2. 8

    Slice Cucumber

    Slice the medium cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.

Make Tamarind Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine 3 tbs tamarind paste, 2 tbs sugar, 2 tbs soy sauce, and 1 cup water.

  2. 10

    Simmer Sauce

    Heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Assemble Rice Bowl

  1. 11

    Layer Ingredients

    In a bowl, start with a base of coconut rice. Top with browned ground pork, diced tomato, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 12

    Drizzle Sauce

    Finish by drizzling the tamarind sweet & sour sauce over the top.

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