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Vietnamese Caramelised Pork Mince Stir Fry

Quick Vietnamese-style caramelised ground pork with garlic, fish sauce, and black pepper, perfect for fast weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g ground pork
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and melt sugar until amber.
  2. Add ground pork and stir immediately to coat.
  3. Cook until pork begins to brown, breaking up lumps.
  4. Add garlic and shallots, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper.
  6. Add water and simmer until glossy and caramelised.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste. Best served fresh.