Vietnamese Ground Pork Bowls
User Reviews
5
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
611 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Ground Pork Bowls
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Vietnamese Ground Pork Bowls combine ground pork with garlic, lemongrass, and Thai chili for a savory and mildly spicy dish. Brown sugar and a mix of soy and fish sauces balance flavors with a touch of sweetness and umami. The pork is sautéed until flavorful and served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Description
This recipe sautés diced onion, garlic, fresh Thai chili, and lemongrass paste in olive oil to develop aromatic flavor. Ground pork is added and browned halfway before seasoning with brown sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce (optional), and fish sauce. The mixture cooks until the liquids reduce, concentrating flavors into a savory, slightly sweet sauce coating the pork.
The dish is served over cooked rice, making a complete meal featuring tender, well-seasoned pork with hints of citrusy lemongrass and mild chili heat. The balance of salty, sweet, and spicy notes gives the dish depth.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced finely
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 5 Thai chili deseeded and diced
- 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 1 lb ground pork
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1½ tsp dark soy sauce optional
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cups rice to serve, cooked
Instructions
- To a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and the diced onion, minced garlic, diced red chili, and lemongrass paste. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions have softened.
- Add the ground pork and saute, breaking up the pork with a wooden spoon.
- When the pork is around 50% browned, add the brown sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and fish sauce to the skillet.
- Stir until combined. Then allow the liquid to cook down, stirring every minute or so.
- You can allow the liquid to cook all the way down or leave some behind so it’s a little saucy. I prefer to cook it all the way down.
- Once done to your liking, serve it over a bowl of rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1170mg
(49%)
Potassium
508mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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