LEMONGRASS PORK WITH VIETNAMESE TABLE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pork     Vegetable     Marinate     Lunch     Meat     Pork Chop     Summer     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Dipping sauce
3/4 cup hot water
5 tablespoons fish sauce*
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Thai bird chiles with seeds or 1/2 jalapeño chile with seeds, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
Pork
6 green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped lemongrass*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds boneless pork loin chops (each 1/3 to 1/2 ich thick)
Salad and noodles
1 small English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 baby pineapple, peeled, halved, thinly sliced or 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cut into 2 wedges, cored, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
20 fresh green shiso leaves
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1 8- to 9-ounce package dried rice vermicelli noodles
3 heads of butter lettuce, cored, leaves separated

Steps:

  • For dipping sauce:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • For pork:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in 11x7-inch glass dish. Add pork chops to marinade, turn several times to coat evenly, then crowd together in single layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • For salad and noodles:
  • Arrange cucumber, pineapple, bean sprouts, all herbs, and carrot around edge of large platter. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender and turning white, separating often with tongs, about 4 minutes. Drain. Arrange in center of platter. Mound lettuce leaves in large shallow bowl.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Grill pork with marinade still clinging to meat until slightly charred and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Transfer pork to cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Cut pork crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips. Place pork and any juices from board atop noodles. To serve, fill lettuce leaves with pork, noodles, herbs, and vegetables. Serve with sauce for dipping.

Becky Uyi
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemongrass marinade made the pork so tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


odele julius
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of lemongrass, ginger, and garlic.


Apostle 7th (254 Official)
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lemongrass pork is so juicy and tender, and the Vietnamese table salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Adib Amiri
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lemongrass pork is incredibly flavorful and the Vietnamese table salad is a perfect accompaniment.


Richard Spalding
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemongrass marinade made the pork so tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Happy Bangladesh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I made a big batch of lemongrass pork on the weekend and then used the leftovers to make this salad during the week. It was a quick and easy meal that was also really delicious.


Tashinga Owen Muzah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lemongrass pork and the Vietnamese table salad. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Sisir Chowdhury
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. I love the combination of lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The pork always comes out so juicy and flavorful.


Tarique Bhatti
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork, and this recipe definitely delivered. The lemongrass marinade gave the pork a unique and delicious flavor.


Gloria Olly
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The Vietnamese table salad is a great addition to this dish. It adds a refreshing crunch and a bit of acidity that really cuts through the richness of the pork.


Daim King
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even though I'm a beginner in the kitchen, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Ayuub Xashi
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This lemongrass pork recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pork was incredibly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.