Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Pork Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 500g pork belly, cut into 4cm pieces
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 1 cup coconut water
- • 3 shallots, finely diced
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
- • 1 red chili, sliced
- • 1 tsp lime juice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the pork belly into 4cm pieces and blanch in boiling water, then rinse.
2
Phase 2
Melt the sugar in a pot until deep amber, then add the pork and turn to coat.
3
Phase 3
Add the fish sauce, coconut water, shallots, and half the garlic, and bring to a boil.
4
Phase 4
Reduce the heat and simmer until the pork is tender and the liquid is thick and glossy.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the remaining garlic, black pepper, and lime juice.
6
Phase 6
Scatter over the chili and serve hot as a rich side with steamed rice.