Sweet and Savory Minced Pork and Mango Salad
This Sweet and Savory Minced Pork and Mango Salad presents a delightful blend of Southeast Asian flavors that tickle the taste buds with contrasting sweet and savory notes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork (minced pork) - 
1 teaspoon soy sauce - 
2 cloves garlic - - 1 medium red chili -
2 tablespoons fish sauce - 
2 tablespoons lime juice - 
1 tablespoon brown sugar - - 1 cup mango
½ medium cucumber - - 1 cup mint leaves - fresh
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (about 170°C or 338°F).
- Add the minced pork and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally to separate the pieces.
- Season with soy sauce, then add garlic and chili, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cooked pork, diced mango, cucumber, and torn mint leaves into the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with additional fish sauce or lime juice as needed.
Notes
- To enhance the dish's flavor, consider adding toasted peanuts for extra crunch.
- Substitute chicken or tofu for a lighter variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 21gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1062IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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