LEMONGRASS PORK CHOPS • 2 Pork chops • 1 Stalk lemongrass • 2 Garlic cloves • 1/2 Shallot • 1 tbsp Brown sugar • 1/4 tsp White pepper • 1 tbsp Fish sauce • 1 tbsp Soy sauce • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil GREEN PAPAYA SALAD • 200g Green papaya • 50g Green beans • 8 Cherry tomatoes • 1 Garlic clove • 1 Red chilli • 1/2 Shallot • 3 tbsp Unsalted peanuts (optional) SALAD DRESSING • 1 Lime • 1 tbsp Brown sugar • 1 tbsp Fish sauce • 1 tsp Tamarind paste 🍳 🔥 METHOD 1. Marinate the Pork • Roughly chop the lemongrass, garlic, and shallot. • Add them to a grinder or food processor along with the brown sugar, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. • Blend into a smooth paste. • Massage the paste thoroughly into the pork chops and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge. 2. Prep the Salad Vegetables • Halve the green beans and blanch them for 1 minute. • Drain immediately and allow to cool. • Halve the cherry tomatoes. • Finely chop the garlic, red chilli, and shallot. • Peel and spiralise the green papaya, or julienne by hand, into fine strands, then cut into shorter, manageable lengths. 3. Make the Dressing & Toast the Peanuts (if using) • In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of a lime, brown sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste until the sugar is fully dissolved. • In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the peanuts until golden. • Transfer to a pestle and mortar and lightly crush into smaller pieces. 4. Assemble the Papaya Salad • In a large mortar or bowl, combine the papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, red chilli, dressing. • Pound gently with a pestle, until the ingredients soften slightly and the flavours mingle. • Garnish with the toasted peanuts. • Set aside. 5. Griddle the Pork Chops • Heat an oiled griddle pan over medium-high heat. • Wipe away most of the excess marinade from the pork chops so it doesn't burn. • Griddle the pork chops, turning regularly to ensure even cooking, until cooked through and nicely charred on both sides. • Remove from the heat and rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing. 6. Plate & Serve • Serve the lemongrass pork chops alongside a generous portion of the fresh papaya salad and sticky rice. • Enjoy! submitted by /u/thaisalvesbr [link] [comments]
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