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Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops

Name: Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: pork chops; lemongrass stalks; sesame oil; crushed peppercorns; Garlic; oyster sauce; soy sauce; fish sauce; honey; brown sugar; Egg; Cooking oil; Cucumber; Tomato; steamed rice

groups3 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 60 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 75 minsoutdoor_grillGrilledlocal_fire_departmentMild

Allergens:warningSoywarningFishwarningSesame

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skilletInstruction

7 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

circlePork chops need to be marinated in advance for 1 hour.1h

Preparation

00:00:57

First, cut off the ends of 1 stalk of fresh lemongrass, remove the tough outer layers, rinse the stalk thoroughly under running water, and slice it into thin round coins.

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Watch out

Keep fingers curled away from the knife blade when slicing thin rounds to avoid accidental cuts.

Ingredients:lemongrass stalks

Tools:chef's knifecutting board

Preparation

00:01:15

Place the sliced lemongrass and 4 cloves of garlic into a food processor and pulse until finely minced into a uniform aromatic paste.

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Do not overload the food processor

pulse in short bursts so the lemongrass fibers chop evenly without jamming

Ingredients:lemongrass stalksGarlic

Tools:food processor

Active Cooking

00:01:26

In a large sauce pan, add the chopped lemongrass and garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp crushed peppercorns, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp honey, then whisk together thoroughly.

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Whisk thoroughly so the brown sugar and honey dissolve completely

otherwise, unmixed pockets will burn instantly on the grill

Ingredients:lemongrass stalksGarlicsesame oil (1 tbsp)crushed peppercorns (1 tbsp)fish sauce (1 tbsp)soy sauce (2 tbsp)oyster sauce (2 tbsp)brown sugar (2 tbsp)honey (2 tbsp)

Tools:mixing bowlwhisk

Waiting Time

00:02:09

warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pork chops to prevent cross-contamination.

Add 3 pieces of pork chops into the marinade mixture, coat them evenly on all sides, and let them marinate for 1 hour.

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Ensure all surfaces of the pork chops are fully submerged in the marinade so the flavors absorb evenly.

Ingredients:pork chops (3 piece)

Tools:gloves

Active Cooking

00:02:33

warningStay safe

Use tongs to place pork chops gently onto the hot grill to avoid hot oil splatters.

Place the marinated pork chops onto the hot grill, grill until seared and golden brown on one side, then flip them over using tongs, brushing extra marinade on top until fully cooked.

local_fire_departmentmedium high heat, about 10 to 12 minutes

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Do not crowd the pork chops too close together on the grill grates so they develop proper sear marks and cook evenly.

Ingredients:pork chopslemongrass stalks

Tools:grillTongsbasting brush

Active Cooking

00:03:17

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a frying pan, crack 1 piece of egg into the pan, and fry until the egg white is set and the yolk remains runny.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 2 minutes

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Keep the heat moderate so the bottom does not burn before the egg white sets.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Egg (1 piece)

Tools:Frying pan

Active Cooking

00:03:26

Remove the grilled pork chops from the grill onto a white plate, and serve alongside 1 bowl of steamed rice, 1 fried egg, sliced cucumber, and sliced tomato.

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Handle hot grilled pork chops carefully with tongs when transferring them to the serving plate.

Ingredients:pork chopssteamed rice (1 bowl)EggCucumber (1 piece)Tomato (1 piece)

Tools:serving plate