Adobo Pork Shanks With Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Adobo Pork Shanks With Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pork shanks (3 inches thick); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons/ 45ml canola oil; 2 leeks, finely chopped; 1 head garlic, cloves separated and smashed; 1 (1-inch piece) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer parts removed and tender inner parts finely chopped; 2 cups/ 500ml veal stock; 1 cup/ 250ml milk from a fresh coconut; 1 cup/ 250ml soy sauce; 1 cup/ 250ml malt vinegar; 1 dried ancho chili pepper; 3 scallions, finely chopped; fried rice, recipe follows, for serving; Fried Rice; 1/4 cup/ 60ml sambal oelek; 3 garlic cloves; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons/ 30ml canola oil; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 leek, chopped; 4 cups cold cooked basmati rice (1 liter); 3 tablespoons/ 45ml soy sauce; 1 handful fresh chives, chopped; 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

12 pork shanks (3 inches thick)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons/ 45ml canola oil
2 leeks, finely chopped
1 head garlic, cloves separated and smashed
1 (1-inch piece) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer parts removed and tender inner parts finely chopped
2 cups/ 500ml veal stock
1 cup/ 250ml milk from a fresh coconut
1 cup/ 250ml soy sauce
1 cup/ 250ml malt vinegar
1 dried ancho chili pepper
3 scallions, finely chopped
fried rice, recipe follows, for serving
Fried Rice
1/4 cup/ 60ml sambal oelek
3 garlic cloves
1 shallot, chopped
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons/ 30ml canola oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 leek, chopped
4 cups cold cooked basmati rice (1 liter)
3 tablespoons/ 45ml soy sauce
1 handful fresh chives, chopped
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear the pork on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add the leeks, garlic, ginger and lemongrass and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the veal stock, coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar and dried chile. Cover the skillet and cook in the oven until the pork is fork-tender, about 3 hours.
4
Transfer the pork to a platter and sprinkle with scallions. Drizzle with the pan juices. Serve with Fried Rice.
5
Fried Rice:
6
Pulse the sambal oelek, garlic, shallots and lime juice in a food processor until coarsely pureed.
7
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute the celery and leeks for about 2 minutes. Add the sambal mixture and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and soy sauce and saute until well coated and heated through, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and stir in the chives, cilantro and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

3055

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

261

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pork shanks (3 inches thick), salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons/ 45ml canola oil, 2 leeks, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Adobo Pork Shanks With Fried Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Adobo Pork Shanks With Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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