Lemongrass Pork with Vietnamese Table Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Lemongrass Pork with Vietnamese Table Salad
45 min.
4
644kcal

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If you're looking to transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia, this Lemongrass Pork with Vietnamese Table Salad is a must-try! A delightful combination of fresh flavors and fragrant herbs, this dish brings the vibrant street food culture of Vietnam right to your table. Succulent pork loin chops are marinated in a zesty mix of lemongrass, fish sauce, and a hint of sweetness, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that's both savory and aromatic.

The accompanying Vietnamese Table Salad is a feast for the eyes and palate, featuring crisp butter lettuce, crunchy bean sprouts, and refreshing cucumber, all beautifully arranged alongside sweet pineapple slices and vibrant herbs like cilantro and mint. This salad not only adds a burst of color but also complements the pork perfectly, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this delicious meal comes together in just 45 minutes and serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. Plus, with its dairy-free profile, it caters to various dietary preferences while still being rich in taste. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this tantalizing dish that is sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • small baby pineapple cored peeled halved thinly sliced cut into 2 wedges, ,
  • cups bean sprouts 
  • heads boston lettuce separated cored
  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded finely
  • small hothouse cucumber english halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • teaspoons fish sauce 
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • cup mint leaves fresh
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped (white and pale green parts only)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • tablespoons lemongrass chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 1.5 pounds pork loin chops boneless thick (each)
  • ounce rice vermicelli noodles dried
  • 20  shiso leaves fresh green
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 3.5 tablespoons sugar 
  • cup thai basil leaves fresh
  •  thai bird chiles with seeds or 1/2 jalapeño chile with seeds, minced
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 0.8 cup water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • grill
  • tongs
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  2. Mix first 6 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in 11x7-inch glass dish.
  3. 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.
  4. Arrange cucumber, pineapple, bean sprouts, all herbs, and carrot around edge of large platter. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  5. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender and turning white, separating often with tongs, about 4 minutes.
  6. Drain. Arrange in center of platter. Mound lettuce leaves in large shallow bowl.
  7. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  8. 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.
  9. Transfer pork to cutting board.
  10. Let rest 10 minutes.
  11. Cut pork crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
  12. Place pork and any juices from board atop noodles. To serve, fill lettuce leaves with pork, noodles, herbs, and vegetables.
  13. Serve with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories644kcal
Protein28.5%
Fat25.37%
Carbs46.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
103.31
Glycemic Load
35.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.80782649828%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.6mg
Hesperetin
1.65mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.63mg
Luteolin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
7.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:643.73kcal
32.19%
Fat:18.15g
27.93%
Saturated Fat:3.88g
24.23%
Carbohydrates:74.24g
24.75%
Net Carbohydrates:68.72g
24.99%
Sugar:18.79g
20.88%
Cholesterol:107.16mg
35.72%
Sodium:957.16mg
41.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.87g
91.74%
Vitamin K:229.43µg
218.51%
Vitamin A:7973.25IU
159.46%
Selenium:57.51µg
82.15%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.43%
Vitamin B1:0.94mg
62.74%
Phosphorus:588.84mg
58.88%
Vitamin B3:11.75mg
58.77%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.72%
Folate:165.72µg
41.43%
Potassium:1338mg
38.23%
Vitamin C:27.48mg
33.31%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33.18%
Zinc:4.44mg
29.62%
Magnesium:113.9mg
28.48%
Iron:5.09mg
28.26%
Fiber:5.53g
22.1%
Copper:0.4mg
20.16%
Vitamin B5:1.95mg
19.54%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.7%
Calcium:140.97mg
14.1%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.24%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Source:Epicurious