Vietnamese-style caramel pork

Prepare

1. 🥄step 1

Cook

1. 🔥Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the pork in batches until browned all over.

Steps

1. 🧂Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. 🍳step 2
3. 🫇Turn the heat right down and add the remaining oil, then stir in the shallots, ginger and chilli.

Cook

1. 🍳Cook over a low heat for a couple of mins until just starting to soften.

Steps

1. 🫇Add the sugar, fish sauce and 200ml water to the pan and stir everything together.

Cook

1. 🍽️Bring to the boil, stirring, so that the sugar dissolves, then return the pork to the pan.

Steps

1. 🌿Bubble vigorously for 8-10 mins until the sauce thickens to coat the meat and become glossy.
2. ✨Taste and stir in a little more fish sauce, if needed, along with the chilli sauce.

Cook

1. ✨Sprinkle with the spring onions and serve with steamed rice and pak choi.