Pork Loin with Red Curry and Mint
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
Pork Loin with Red Curry and Mint
Description
Pork Loin with Red Curry and Mint features pork tenderloin strips cooked until browned, then stir-fried with diced red onion, celery, red pepper, and zucchini. These vegetables retain a slight crunch, complementing the tender pork. The dish is flavored with red curry paste, soy sauce, and honey for a balanced savory and sweet profile. Fresh mint is stirred in at the end for a fresh herbal accent. Rice noodles cooked in salted boiling water provide a soft base to absorb the rich, spiced sauce.
The cooking technique ensures the pork remains moist and the vegetables maintain texture, while the curry paste and soy sauce deliver a nuanced spicy and umami flavor. Honey helps mellow the heat and adds a gentle sweetness. The mint leaves contribute a cool, aromatic contrast.
This dish can be served by mixing the rice noodles directly with the pork and vegetables or serving the noodles on the side. It works well as a lunch or dinner option where you want a balanced dish with meat, vegetables, herbs, and noodles combining in one plate.
Ingredients
- 200 g pork tenderloin
- ½ red onion
- 50 g celery
- 50 g red pepper
- 50 g zucchini
- 120 g rice noodles
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 1 tsp. red curry paste
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 20 ml sunflower oil
- mint
Instructions
- Cut the pork into strips then fry in a hot pan with a little oil.
- When it starts to brown, add the diced vegetables together with the curry paste and soy sauce.
- When the vegetables are cooked but still crunchy, add the honey and finely chopped mint, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Cook the rice noodles for 3-4 minutes in salted boiling water, then drain and rinse quickly.
- Mix the rice noodles with the meat and vegetables or serve as in the picture.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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