Vietnamese-style caramel pork

Vietnamese-style caramel pork

Area: Vietnamese

Category: Pork

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Ground Nut Oil1 ½ tbsp
Pork Shoulder Steaks500g
Shallots2 chopped
Ground Ginger1 tablespoon
Red Chilli1 chopped
Brown Sugar75g
Fish Sauce1 tablespoon
Chilli Sauce2 tsp
Spring Onions4
RiceSteamed
Pak ChoiTo serve

Instruction

  • step 1 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the pork in batches until browned all over
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside
  • step 2 Turn the heat right down and add the remaining oil, then stir in the shallots, ginger and chilli
  • Cook over a low heat for a couple of mins until just starting to soften
  • Add the sugar, fish sauce and 200ml water to the pan and stir everything together
  • Bring to the boil, stirring, so that the sugar dissolves, then return the pork to the pan
  • Bubble vigorously for 8-10 mins until the sauce thickens to coat the meat and become glossy
  • Taste and stir in a little more fish sauce, if needed, along with the chilli sauce
  • Sprinkle with the spring onions and serve with steamed rice and pak choi