התמונה להמחשה בלבדVietnamese pork salad
A celebration of traditional Vietnamese flavors, this dish pairs succulent, tender pork loin with the vibrant freshness of aromatic herbs and crisp vegetables. It achieves a sublime balance of heat from chili, bright lime acidity, and the umami depth of fish sauce infused with intoxicating lemongrass notes. This visually stunning salad delivers an exotic, sophisticated culinary experience for those who appreciate the interplay of crisp textures and bold, harmonious flavors.
- 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, soy sauce and sesame seeds to make a dressing. Cover and chill until needed.
- 2Two hours before serving: heat a griddle pan. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Brush the pork with oil and griddle on all sides for a few minutes until seared. Transfer to a baking tray and put in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Cool, thinly slice against the grain of the meat. Tip into a bowl and pour over half the dressing.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 467
- Protein
- 34.3g
- Carbs
- 5.5g
Chef tips
To keep the meat juicy and infused with those Asian flavors, sear it quickly in a scorching hot pan right before tossing it with the fresh, crunchy vegetables. For a delicious kosher version, swap the pork for chicken or beef strips. Let the kids help wash and tear the lettuce by hand—it adds great texture and makes it a fun family meal!
Culinary reasoning
A celebration of traditional Vietnamese flavors, this dish pairs succulent, tender pork loin with the vibrant freshness of aromatic herbs and crisp vegetables. It achieves a sublime balance of heat from chili, bright lime acidity, and the umami depth of fish sauce infused with intoxicating lemongrass notes. This visually stunning salad delivers an exotic, sophisticated culinary experience for those who appreciate the interplay of crisp textures and bold, harmonious flavors.
