Vietnamese Pork Cutlet

Marinate these pork cutlets for unbeatable flavor, but what's the secret ingredient that will make your dish the best Vietnamese pork cutlet recipe?

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Craving restaurant-quality Vietnamese pork cutlets without the restaurant price?

Get ready to ditch the takeout menus because this recipe will unlock the secrets to making juicy, flavorful Sườn Nướng that will impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

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Alright, let's gather our ingredients for these awesome Vietnamese Pork Cutlets! For the meatballs, you're gonna need about 2/3 cup of grated jicama, apple, or daikon – pick your fave! Don't forget 2 finely sliced green onions, they're important.

Now, grab 500g (or 1lb) of pork mince. Chicken works too, if you're feeling adventurous! Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp of fish sauce (or soy), 2 tsp of corn starch, 1 tsp of white sugar, and a 1/2 tsp of black pepper.

For the sauce, we need 1 tbsp of cornflour, 1 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken stock, and 1/2 cup of water. Then, toss in 1 tbsp of fish sauce – this ingredient's a bit pungent but adds a lot of flavor!, 2 tsp of sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp of minced ginger. Ta-da, you're all set and ready to make some magic happen!

Instructions

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Let's get cooking – I'll walk you through how to make these mouthwatering meatballs! First, you'll need to mix the meatball mixture 'til it's just combined. Don't overmix it, or they'll be tough, and nobody wants tough meatballs!

Now, roll out about 2 tablespoons of that mixture into balls. Think mini-meatball heaven here! Next, mix the corn flour with a splash of chicken stock – a little magic trick to thicken things up.

Then, add all the sauce ingredients to a skillet – remaining chicken stock and water, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring regularly. I don't want anything to catch on the bottom, alright?

Gently add the meatballs and cook them for 7 minutes. Turn them every now and then. If you're not serving them immediately, take those beautiful meatballs out of the sauce – we don't want 'em overcooking!

Serving Suggestions

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I've cooked these meatballs to perfection; now it's time to think about how you're going to chow down! I've made them versatile, so you aren't stuck with just one option. Don't limit yourself!

First off, the classic way is to stuff them into Banh Mi. These Vietnamese sandwiches are the bomb – seriously!

But, there's more!

  • Rice Bowl Bonanza: Pile them over rice with the yummy sauce! Throw on some freshly chopped red chili, fresh coriander, and shallots for extra flavor.
  • Noodle Nirvana: Toss them with noodles! Any kind will do – egg noodles, rice noodles – whatever floats your boat. More sauce as desired!
  • Meatball Mayhem: Just eat 'em straight up! They are totally flavorful! Serve as appetizers or during parties. You could also serve them as part of a refreshing salad with herbs and crunchy vegetables.

No matter how you serve them, I know you're going to love them!

Recipe Notes

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Here are some things that you should keep in mind when you're making the Vietnamese Pork Cutlet. Jicama is this weird, crunchy veggie – kinda like a radish without the punch! If you can't find it, no worries, apples or daikon work great. They add a nice bit of texture.

Don't overmix the meatball mixture! You just want it combined. Otherwise, they might get tough. Nobody wants tough meatballs!

When you're cooking the meatballs in the sauce, be gentle. We don't want them falling apart. A little simmer is all they need for about 7 minutes, and give 'em a flip now and then.

If you're not eating them straight away, take the meatballs out of the sauce when they are finished cooking. Otherwise, they'll keep cooking and could get a bit rubbery. Serve them the way you want because these pork meatballs are versatile!

Short Recipe Version

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serving size: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork cutlets, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Marinate pork cutlets with garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook pork cutlets for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving (estimated):

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 30g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g