Vietnamese Coconut Pork

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 lb

pork, cubed into bite-sized pieces

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

5 cloves

garlic, finely minced

large shallot, finely minced

2 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 tsp

Chinese 5 spice

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

juice of ½ a lemon

1 can

low-fat coconut milk

rice, for serving

steamed vegetables, for serving

scallions, sliced thinly, for garnish