I used to always order pork vermicelli bowls at Vietnamese restaurants all the time until I realized I could easily make them at home! This marinade is so easy and is so delicious- the best part is that you can make it right in the comfort of your own home! Enjoy!
- Author: Cookingwithchow
- Course: Lunch/ Dinner
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time:10 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb of boneless pork shoulder/chop
Marinade
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 2.5 tbsp of minced lemongrass (you can either mince fresh/frozen lemongrass or buy it minced at any Asian grocery store)
- 2 tbsp of canola oil
- 1 tbsp of fish sauce
- 2 tbsp of brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1/2 tsp of chili flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Chop the pork shoulder into 1 inch by 2 inch pieces. Using a meat tenderizer hammer, flatten the meat until it is about 1/2 inch in height.
- Mix together the marinade and the flatten pork in a separate bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Take the pork out 10 minutes prior to cooking.
- Heat up the grill/pan to medium/high heat. If you’re using a pan, put in 1 tbsp of canola oil into the pan. Grill the pork for approximately 5 minutes on each side. Try not to flip it over too much so that the pork can char nicely!
- Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of rice or noodles, with sliced cucumber, carrots, daikon, or even a fried egg!
- Enjoy!
Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes!
xx, CWC
