Stir Fried Boneless Pork Chops

salt, to taste

sugar, to taste

3 tablespoons fish sauce

white pepper, to taste

1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and diced, optional

Sauce:

1 tablespoon diced garlic

2 tablespoons fish sauce

4 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons chilli sauce

fresh coriander, to taste

1/4 red chilli, diced

fresh basil leaves, to taste

Stir Fry:

1 tablespoon oil

2 tablespoons diced garlic

1 tablespoon honey

1 handful roasted peanuts, coarsely diced

 

Prep: 25 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes | Extra time: 20 minutes, marinating

1. Prepare the boneless pork chops by pounding to a 5mm thickness then cutting into bite sized pieces.

2.Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, fish sauce, white pepper and lemon grass. Add the pork to the bowl and stir to coat; allow to sit for 20 minutes.

3.Sauce: In a food processor, puree the garlic, fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar, chilli sauce, fresh coriander, red capsicum and fresh basil leaves. Set aside.

4.Stir Fry: Heat a large frying pan with oil over high heat. Stir fry 2 tablespoons garlic until aromatic; about 2-3 minutes.

5. Add the pork and stir fry until done; about 3-5 minutes.

6. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey.

7. Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with peanuts and serve with the sauce.