Steamed Minced Pork
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes

Steamed Minced Pork

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced pork
  • • 1/2 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and minced
  • • 3 shallots, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 1 tsp baking powder
  • • 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp rice flour

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the wood ear mushrooms until soft, then mince finely.

2
Phase 2

Knead the pork with the mushrooms, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, baking powder, egg, and rice flour until the mixture turns sticky and elastic.

3
Phase 3

Pack the mixture into a greased loaf pan and smooth the surface.

4
Phase 4

Steam over boiling water for 40 minutes until firm and cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Cool slightly, slice thickly, and serve with fresh herbs and fish sauce.