By Eileen Latimore
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowl
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:10min
Recipe Notes:
1. Birds eye chilis are small red chilis that are usually around 3 to 4cm (1.5 - 2") long. They are very spicy! You can substitute with any chili you want, or even exclude it if you are making this for kids. Just adjust to your taste.
This dish is great to serve with sriracha on the side so people can add the amount of heat they want.
2. Other meat - recipe works great with chicken and turkey too. Beef will also work well.
3. Lemongrass is a lovely and very traditional Vietnamese herb used in dishes like this. 1 stalk, white part only, very VERY finely chopped. Add it into the skillet with the garlic.
If you have lemongrass paste (see ingredient photo in post), add it with the brown sugar.
Updated at: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:08:29 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings
1 ½ Tbspcooking oil
I use peanut oil
½ cupshallots
thinly sliced
2 tspginger
grated or minced
2garlic cloves
minced
1birds eye
or Thai chili, deseeded and finely chopped
500gground pork
mince
2 Tbspbrown sugar
2 Tbspfish sauce
1lime
Lime zest from
0.13lime juice
1green onion stem
finely sliced
rice
red chilli
Sliced, optional
tomato
cucumber
Instructions
Step 1
Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook undisturbed for 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper then cook for 4 minutes or until brown.
Step 2
Transfer the pork to a colander to remove the excess liquid and fat. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shallots, cook for 1 minute, then add ginger and chili and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for about 15 seconds. Keep stirring.
Step 4
Add the browned pork back into the pot and stir. Add fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir then let it cook undisturbed to caramelize for about 1 minute. Stir again for a few seconds and let it cook undisturbed for another 1 minute.
Step 5
Gently scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan to prevent burning.
Step 6
Repeat this process if necessary or until you reach the desired consistency or crispiness. The pork meat should turn golden brown with caramelized flavors. Do not overcook to prevent burnt taste and dry meat. Add salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 7
Add chopped scallions, lime zest, and lime juice. Give it a quick stir for a few seconds, then turn off the heat. Serve with white rice or lettuce and more lime juice if desired. Enjoy!
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