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Vietnamese pork chop rice
Cindy

Vietnamese Pork Chop Rice

My Vietnamese Pork Chop Rice is a delicious blend of savoury, sweet, smoky and tangy flavours. The pork is deeply marinated and caramelized, the fish sauce adds brightness, and the egg and fresh veggies balance the richness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 4 pork chops bone in, about 2 lbs total
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass minced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Scallion Oil
  • 2 tbsp oil neutral
  • 2 green onions sliced
Eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp oil neutral
  • salt and pepper to taste
Fish Sauce (nước chấm)
  • ¾ cup water plus 2 tbsp
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
To Serve
  • cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 2 mini cucumbers sliced
  • lettuce torn in bite sized pieces

Equipment

  • BBQ
  • Tongs
  • Frying pan
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Pork: Combine lemongrass, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, turmeric and pepper. Marinate pork chops for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the Scallion Oil: Gently heat sliced scallions in oil until softened but still bright green, about 1 minute over low to medium heat. Set aside.
  3. Fry the Egg: Over low heat, heat some oil in a frying pan. Crack egg and cook sunny side up eggs with crispy edges until whites are set, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  4. Make the fish sauce (nước chấm): Add together water, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar and lime juice. Optional, add finely diced chili pepper to liven it up.
  5. Grill the Pork: Grill marinated pork chops in a BBQ over medium to high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through with nice caramelization and nicely charred at the edges.
  6. Assemble the Plate: Add a bed of rice, place the pork chop on top, drizzle with scallion oil, add egg and fresh vegetables (lettuce, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers). Serve with nước chấm on the side.

Video

Notes

Rice: Don't forget to start your rice cooker before marinating the pork chops.
Tender Pork: Don’t overcook the pork — high heat and short cooking time give the best texture. If you find your pork chop is thick, pound it with a meat mallet to thin it out.
Vegetables: Wash and prepare the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers by cutting them into bite sized pieces. It makes it easier to eat.
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