Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Watercress Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 300g watercress, trimmed
- • 150g minced pork
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 2 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 red chilies, sliced
- • 1 shallot, minced
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Trim the watercress into sprigs and mince the garlic, shallot, and chilies.
2
Phase 2
Dissolve the sugar in the lime juice and stir in the fish sauce.
3
Phase 3
Fry the minced pork with the shallot and half the garlic until browned and crisp.
4
Phase 4
Combine the hot pork with the dressing, black pepper, and remaining garlic.
5
Phase 5
Toss the watercress in the warm dressing until just wilted at the edges but still crisp.
6
Phase 6
Serve immediately with the chilies scattered over, as a fresh side to grilled food.