Image for illustration onlyVietnamese pork salad
Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. In vietnamese pork salad, tsp Golden Caster Sugar, Juice of 2 Lime and chopped Red Chilli are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1The day before: make the dressing. Put the sugar and lime juice in a pan with 1 tbsp water and bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar. Add the chilli and coriander and stir well, then pulse in a blender until smooth. Tip into a bowl, then stir in the sesame oil, fish sauce, soya sauce and sesame seeds to make a dressing. Cover and chill until needed.
- 2
Nutrition
- Calories
- 467
- Protein
- 34.3g
- Carbs
- 5.5g
Chef tips
For a lovely kosher alternative, use strips of chicken or beef instead. The kids will enjoy helping wash and tear the lettuce leaves by hand, which adds wonderful texture to the dish.
Culinary reasoning
Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. In vietnamese pork salad, tsp Golden Caster Sugar, Juice of 2 Lime and chopped Red Chilli are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
