Curried Pork and Squash Rice Cooker

Transform dinner into a one-pot masterpiece with this Curried Pork and Squash Rice Cooker recipe, a flavorful fusion of tender pork shoulder, sweet butternut squash, and fragrant jasmine rice, all infused with creamy coconut milk and warm yellow curry spices. This recipe is a time-saving delight, requiring just 20 minutes of prep before your trusty rice cooker takes over, allowing the ingredients to simmer to perfection in under an hour. Sautéed aromatics like garlic, ginger, and onion build a rich base, while carrots and cilantro elevate the vibrant, wholesome flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is a hearty, satisfying way to savor the cozy essence of curry with minimal effort. Try it tonight and let your rice cooker do the magic!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Boneless pork shoulder
• 2 cups Butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1.5 cups Jasmine rice
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Yellow curry powder
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Carrot, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper and set aside.

Step 2

Turn on the rice cooker to the sauté or cook setting (if available). Add vegetable oil and let it heat for a minute.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the rice cooker. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Add the pork pieces to the rice cooker. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside.

Step 5

Stir in the yellow curry powder, coating the pork pieces and aromatics evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Add the diced butternut squash and sliced carrot. Stir to mix with the curry-coated pork.

Step 7

Add the jasmine rice to the rice cooker and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir gently to ensure the liquid is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Close the lid of the rice cooker and set it to its regular cooking mode (as if cooking plain rice). Allow the mixture to cook until the rice cooker switches to the 'warm' setting, approximately 35-40 minutes.

Step 10

Once the cooking cycle completes, let the rice cooker rest on the 'warm' setting for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 11

Open the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and mix to distribute the pork, squash, and carrots evenly.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2154.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2153.8

Total Fat 107.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3914.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 107.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 481.8mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 4193.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 37.2%