Vietnamese Caramel Pork

Vietnamese Caramel Pork

A savory and sweet Vietnamese dish featuring tender pork shoulder coated in a glossy caramel sauce, served with steamed rice and pak choi.

30 min prep4 servings450 cal

VietnameseOmnivoreDinner
By Daria

Ingredients

  • Pork Shoulder Steaks (500g)
  • Ground Nut Oil (1 ½ tbsp)
  • Brown Sugar (75g)
  • Fish Sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Shallots (2 chopped)
  • Ground Ginger (1 tablespoon)
  • Red Chilli (1 chopped)
  • Chilli Sauce (2 tsp)
  • Spring Onions (4)
  • Pak Choi (To serve)
  • Rice (Steamed)

Instructions

Steps

  1. In a wok, heat 1 ½ tbsp of ground nut oil over high heat and stir-fry 500g pork shoulder steaks in batches until browned. Remove the pork using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Lower the heat and add the remaining oil. Add 2 chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, and 1 chopped red chilli. Sauté over low heat for a few minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 75g brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 200ml water. Bring to a boil while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the pork back into the pan and let it bubble vigorously for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  4. Adjust seasoning with more fish sauce and 2 tsp chilli sauce if desired. Garnish with 4 spring onions and serve with steamed rice and pak choi.

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