Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Minced Pork Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 350g minced pork
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 2 shallots, finely diced
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 red chilies, sliced
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic.
2
Phase 2
Heat the sugar in a dry pan until it melts into a deep amber syrup.
3
Phase 3
Add the oil, then the minced pork, and break it up until browned and crisp-edged.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice and simmer until the meat is glossy and thick.
5
Phase 5
Add the shallots, garlic, chilies, and black pepper and cook 2 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Taste and adjust for the salty-sweet-sour balance.
7
Phase 7
Serve as a rich side or spooned over rice or boiled greens.