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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pork braised with lemongrass is a braised dish that is delicious, simple, and very rice-worthy. You should definitely try making this dish for your family to enjoy; I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Let’s join TasteVN and get into the kitchen to make it right away!
Ingredients for Pork Braised with Lemongrass Serves 4
Pork 300 gr (pig) Lemongrass 5 stalks Chili 2 pieces Garlic 3 cloves Chili paste 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (sugar/salt/MSG)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Pork
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You should choose pieces of fresh pork that have a light pink or light red color, with the fat being off-white. Do not buy meat that has unusual colors, is pale, or too dark.
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Fresh pork will have a distinctive smell that is not unpleasant. If you smell a foul odor, the meat is spoiled and should be avoided.
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You can test the freshness of the meat by pressing your finger into it; if the meat is springy, it is fresh. If it feels slimy on your fingers, it is spoiled and has been left out too long.
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Choose pork pieces that have a distinct structure of meat and fat, but they must be tightly bound together. If the fat and lean meat are separating, with yellow fluid oozing out, it is low-quality meat.
How to Cook Braised Pork with Lemongrass
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Prepare the ingredients
The pork you bought should be prepared by rubbing it directly with a little salt, then rinse thoroughly 2 – 3 times with water and drain. Use a knife to slice it into thin pieces, then place the meat into a bowl.
For the lemongrass, cut off the leafy part and remove the outer layers. Cut off the stem of the chili and peel the garlic. Then, chop the lemongrass, chili, and garlic finely.
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Blanch the meat
Put a pot of water on the stove to boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. After the water boils, add the sliced pork and blanch it quickly over high heat for about 1 minute.
Then remove the pork, rinse briefly with clean water, and let it drain. Next, place the meat into a bowl to marinate with the spices.
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Cooking Pork
You place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot. When the oil is hot, add minced lemongrass and sauté it until fragrant. Next, add minced garlic and chili, stir well for about 20 seconds over medium heat.
In the next step, add the pork to the pot, season with 1 tablespoon of chili paste, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Stir briefly to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
Then, add enough water to just cover the meat and bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat to simmer the meat. Simmer until the meat is tender and absorbs the spices, and the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
After a few simple and easy steps, you have a delicious and attractive dish of pork braised with lemongrass, perfect for your family.
The pork is tender and flavorful, blending with the spiciness of chili and the sweet and salty taste of the seasonings. The irresistible aroma of lemongrass will make your family meal more diverse and appetizing. Let’s get cooking right away!
With familiar and easily available ingredients, you can immediately have a dish of braised pork with lemongrass that is flavorful, delicious, and nutritious for the whole family to enjoy. TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish!
