Vietnamese stir-fried pork
Background
During the Chinese New Year Festivities we tend to make lots of stir-fries. If you’re after a quick and easy recipe, why don’t you try this spicy Vietnamese stir-fried pork? It’s ready in just ten minutes, it’s yummy and perfect for a get-together or a mid-week meal. Vietnamese fish paste (Ca Kho To) can be bought in Asian supermarkets, Siracha sauce is sold in larger grocery shops.
Ingredients
- 350g pork tenderloin/fillet
- 2 shallots or 1 onion
- 1 Tbsp Vietnamese fish paste (Ca Kho To)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Siracha sauce
- Lime juice
- Spring onions to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the pork into 1 cm thick rounds. Finely chop the onion.
- Heat a spoonful of oil in a wok and stir-fry the pork for 2-3 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a plate and keep form.
- Stir-fry the onion for 2 minutes then add the sugar, fish paste and 3 Tbsp water. Cook until you get a thick sauce.
- Return the pork and cook for a couple of minutes to glaze the slices, then add 1 tsp of Siracha sauce - more if you want it very spicy. Taste, season and add some lime juice.
- Serve hot with steamed Jasmine rice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Main - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - South East Asian
- Occasions: - Chinese New Year - Dinner Party
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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