Almost Dirty Pork Rice

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1/2 pound lean ground pork
3. 1 large onion, finely chopped
4. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
5. 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
6. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
7. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
8. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9. 2 cups basmati rice
10. 3 cups chicken stock
11. 1 tablespoon kosher salt
12. 2 bay leaves
13. 4 scallions, thinly sliced

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the pork and cook over high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until it's no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin and cayenne and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until chalky white, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, salt and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the scallions.