This dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting yet exciting meal. Thinly sliced pork, marinated in a spicy blend of chilies, garlic, and fish sauce, gets broiled until caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges. The rich, savory meat rests atop a bed of tender, steamed rice vermicelli, creating a perfect contrast in textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that delivers bold flavors without requiring hours in the kitchen. The heat from the spices cuts through the richness of the pork, while the neutral noodles soak up every delicious drop. Perfect served with fresh herbs, lettuce wraps, and a side of nuoc cham dipping sauce for an authentic touch.
Spicy Broiled Pork On A Bed Of Vermicelli
Description
This dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting yet exciting meal. Thinly sliced pork, marinated in a spicy blend of chilies, garlic, and fish sauce, gets broiled until caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges. The rich, savory meat rests atop a bed of tender, steamed rice vermicelli, creating a perfect contrast in textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that delivers bold flavors without requiring hours in the kitchen. The heat from the spices cuts through the richness of the pork, while the neutral noodles soak up every delicious drop. Perfect served with fresh herbs, lettuce wraps, and a side of nuoc cham dipping sauce for an authentic touch.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak rice vermicelli in hot water for 10-15 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
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Slice pork sides thinly against the grain into strips about 2 inches long.
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In a bowl, mix minced garlic, chili flakes, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to create a marinade.
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Toss pork strips in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Arrange pork in a single layer on the baking sheet.
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Broil pork for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and crispy at the edges.
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Divide cooked vermicelli among four plates.
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Top noodles with broiled pork strips and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 534.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.5g26%
- Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
- Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
- Sodium 72.4mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 56.0g19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 36.0g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For the marinade, use 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp chili flakes, and 3 cloves minced garlic per pound of pork.
Serve with fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, and basil, along with cucumber slices and lettuce leaves for wrapping.
A dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, garlic, and chili complements this dish well.
Pork can be substituted with chicken breast or beef slices if desired.
