This vibrant pork sauce combines the earthy warmth of coriander and turmeric with the bold heat of fresh green chillies. The base is enriched with creamy crunchy peanut butter, creating a luxurious texture that coats the tender cubed pork fillet beautifully. Soy sauce adds a necessary savory depth, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the heavy flavors, balancing the dish perfectly. It’s an incredibly versatile sauce that works wonderfully as a dip for spring rolls, a drizzle over grilled meats, or a hearty topping for rice and noodles. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a complex, restaurant-quality flavor profile in under thirty minutes. ItâÂÂs hearty, comforting, and packed with umami.
Pork Sauce
Description
This vibrant pork sauce combines the earthy warmth of coriander and turmeric with the bold heat of fresh green chillies. The base is enriched with creamy crunchy peanut butter, creating a luxurious texture that coats the tender cubed pork fillet beautifully. Soy sauce adds a necessary savory depth, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the heavy flavors, balancing the dish perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an incredibly versatile sauce that works wonderfully as a dip for spring rolls, a drizzle over grilled meats, or a hearty topping for rice and noodles. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a complex, restaurant-quality flavor profile in under thirty minutes. ItâÂÂs hearty, comforting, and packed with umami.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the cubed pork fillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium and stir in the chilli powder, ground coriander, turmeric, and salt, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Carefully pour in the boiling water and add the soy sauce, stirring to combine.
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Stir in the crunchy peanut butter and sugar, mixing vigorously until the peanut butter is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
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Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
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Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh green chilli and lemon juice.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 227.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.9g26%
- Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
- Cholesterol 20.0mg7%
- Sodium 2740.8mg115%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.0g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 5.5g
- Protein 12.1g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
