Vietnamese-style caramel pork

• groundnut oil1 ½ tbsp tbsp
• pork shoulder steaks↗500g g

  cut into bite-sized chunks

• shallots↗2

  finely chopped

• finely grated ginger1 tbsp tbsp
• red chilli↗1

  deseeded and finely chopped

• brown sugar↗75g g
• fish sauce↗1 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra to taste

• chilli sauce↗1-2 tsp tsp

  (we used sriracha)

• spring onions↗4

  halved and shredded lengthways

• steamed rice

  to serve

• pak choi↗

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the pork in batches until browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. 2

   Turn the heat right down and add the remaining oil, then stir in the shallots, ginger and chilli. Cook over a low heat for a couple of mins until just starting to soften. Add the sugar, fish sauce and 200ml water to the pan and stir everything together. Bring to the boil, stirring, so that the sugar dissolves, then return the pork to the pan. Bubble vigorously for 8-10 mins until the sauce thickens to coat the meat and become glossy. Taste and stir in a little more fish sauce, if needed, along with the chilli sauce. Sprinkle with the spring onions and serve with steamed rice and pak choi.