Asian Pork With Wilted Asian Greens Recipe

Name: Asian Pork With Wilted Asian Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 80 ml tamari; 6 whole star anise; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 8 about 1 . 6kg pork cutlets, excess fat trimmed; 60 ml water; ½ teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 bunch mustard flavored Chinese cabbage, ends trimmed (Gai Choy); 1 bunch choy sum, ends trimmed; 12 small Chinese cabbage, coarsely chopped; 1 bunch green shallot, ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon brown sugar
80 ml tamari
6 whole star anise
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
8 about 1 . 6kg pork cutlets, excess fat trimmed
60 ml water
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
1 bunch mustard flavored Chinese cabbage, ends trimmed (Gai Choy)
1 bunch choy sum, ends trimmed
12 small Chinese cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 bunch green shallot, ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally

1
Combine sugar, 60ml (1/4 cup) of the tamari, star anise, ginger, vinegar and oil in a glass bowl.
2
Add the pork and turn to coat.
3
Cover and place in fridge for 3 hours to develop the flavours.
4
Preheat oven to 220C Remove pork from marinade and place in a roasting pan.
5
Reserve marinade.
6
Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until pork is brown and cooked through.
7
Transfer to a plate.
8
Cover with foil and set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
9
Meanwhile, combine reserved marinade and water in the roasting pan and bring to the boil over high heat.
10
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
11
Add the remaining tamari and stir until well combined.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Heat a wok over medium heat.
14
Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until toasted.
15
Transfer to a plate.
16
Add the gai choy, choy sum, cabbage and green shallot to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until just wilted.
17
Divide the Asian greens among serving plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
18
Top with pork and serve drizzled with sauce.

528

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 80 ml tamari, 6 whole star anise, 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Asian Pork With Wilted Asian Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Asian Pork With Wilted Asian Greens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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