Pork Sauce

This comforting Pork Sauce is a quick and flavorful broth-based dish that balances salty, sour, and savory notes. The base combines fish sauce, white vinegar, and lemon juice to create a tangy, aromatic liquid perfect for soaking up dried rice stick noodles. Lean ground pork is gently poached in the simmering broth, ensuring it stays tender and delicate. Finely chopped carrots add a touch of sweetness and color, while fresh green onions and crushed garlic provide a sharp, fragrant finish. A lightly whisked egg white creates silky ribbons that enrich the texture. Ideal for a light lunch or a warming dinner, this simple American-style fusion dish is ready in minutes and packs a punch of complex flavor.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 147.8

Description

This comforting Pork Sauce is a quick and flavorful broth-based dish that balances salty, sour, and savory notes. The base combines fish sauce, white vinegar, and lemon juice to create a tangy, aromatic liquid perfect for soaking up dried rice stick noodles. Lean ground pork is gently poached in the simmering broth, ensuring it stays tender and delicate. Finely chopped carrots add a touch of sweetness and color, while fresh green onions and crushed garlic provide a sharp, fragrant finish. A lightly whisked egg white creates silky ribbons that enrich the texture. Ideal for a light lunch or a warming dinner, this simple American-style fusion dish is ready in minutes and packs a punch of complex flavor.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 Tablespoons fish sauce
2 Tablespoons water
1 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Carrot, finely chopped
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
g lean pork mince
1 Egg white, lightly whisked
2 Green onions, finely chopped
g dried rice stick noodles

Directions

1
Soak the dried rice stick noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, fish sauce, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and finely chopped carrots.
3
Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the lean pork mince to the simmering broth, breaking it up gently with a spoon to ensure even cooking.
5
Cook the pork for 3-4 minutes until it is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6
Slowly drizzle the lightly whisked egg white into the hot broth while stirring gently to create silky ribbons.
7
Divide the softened noodles between serving bowls and ladle the hot pork sauce and broth over the top.
8
Garnish with the finely chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 147.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 25.2mg9%
Sodium 561.0mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 15.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 9.6g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork, sauce, noodles, rice stick, fish sauce, vinegar, lemon, garlic, carrot, green onion, egg white, mince, broth, quick, easy, asian-inspired, comfort food, light, dinner, lunch

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