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Caramelized Pork Rice Bowl

Asian

Source feedthepudge.com

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice

Seasonings

  • 1 small Shallot
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 Thai Chili
  • Black Pepper

Nuoc Mau/Caramel

  • 3 tbsp Sugar

Toppings and Garnishes

  • Cucumbers
  • Butter
  • Green Onions
  • Thai Chili
  • Black Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

Mince shallot and garlic. Chop green onions and Thai Chilis. Slice cucumbers

Nuoc Mau/Caramel:

Make the nuoc mau (Vietnamese caramel) by adding sugar to a pan on medium-low heat. Slowly melt the sugar while occasionally stirring, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the color turns a dark amber color – about 5-6 minutes

Cook:

Turn the heat up to medium-high, add ground pork, and brown it off. Using a spatula, break up the ground pork, ensuring there are no large clumps

Add minced shallots, garlic, and Thai chilis. Sauté for 1 minute and then season with fish sauce. Mix well and let the pork cook without moving it so that it can caramelize and develop a little crust on the bottom of the pan

Add black pepper, and make any final adjustments to the seasonings

Serve:

Add white rice to a bowl, then add a knob of butter to the center and top with the caramelized ground pork. Garnish with green onions, Thai chili, and fresh ground black pepper. Serve with cucumbers, and enjoy!