Vietnamese Ground Pork in Tomato Sauce (Thịt Băm Sốt Cà Chua)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian, Vietnamese
Vietnamese Ground Pork in Tomato Sauce (Thịt Băm Sốt Cà Chua)
Description
Vietnamese Ground Pork in Tomato Sauce (Thịt Băm Sốt Cà Chua) combines ground pork with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and shallots, simmered together to create a thick, flavorful sauce. The pork is seasoned with fish sauce and black pepper, lending depth and a subtle umami taste. Optional ingredients like chili flakes and tomato paste can enhance heat and richness. The tomatoes break down over cooking, providing a soft, saucy texture that coats the bite-sized pork pieces well.
The sauce is cooked over medium heat and allows flavors to develop during a gentle simmer. Finishing with chopped scallions adds a fresh, mild onion note. This dish is typically served over steamed rice, but it can also complement salads or noodle dishes, offering flexibility in meals.
The recipe is straightforward, making use of common ingredients and simple techniques. Optional stock or water can be added to adjust the thickness. The dish is best enjoyed fresh to appreciate its tender texture and balance of savory and slightly tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ lb ground pork (you can sub any other ground meat, crumbled tofu or a plant based substitute)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 large tomato diced (about 2 cups)
- ½ teaspoon chile flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- ¼ cup water optional, or vegetable or chicken stock
- 3 talks scallion finely chopped
Instructions
- Season the ground pork with salt, pepper, shallot, garlic and fish sauce. Set aside and dice the vegetables
- In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, sweat the onions in 1 tablespoon of oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomato and the optional flakes. Simmer and let tomatoes break down for about 10 minutes.
- Add the pork mixture and stir to break down pork into small pieces. Add a splash of stock and some tomato paste for a deeper flavor. (optional) Simmer for another 10 minutes until pork is fully cooked and the flavors have developed.
- Turn off the heat and wilt chopped scallions into the sauce
- Serve with rice, over salad, with noodles etc.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.6g | 23% |
| Fat | 10.7g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 35.5mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 430.7mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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