Grilled Pork with Green Papaya Salad and Rice Noodl

Name: Grilled Pork with Green Papaya Salad and Rice Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 (8-inch) piece lemongrass, halved and smashed; 1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 4 teaspoons sake; Pinch each of salt and pepper; 4 teaspoons sugar; 12 ounces pork loin, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup thinly sliced jicama; 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green papaya; 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons tobanjan (Chinese chili paste); 1 teaspoon nam pla (fish sauce); 10 ounces dried rice noodles; 4 cups butter lettuce or other leafy greens; 4 sprigs cilantro; 4 teaspoons chopped toasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 (8-inch) piece lemongrass, halved and smashed
1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons sake
Pinch each of salt and pepper
4 teaspoons sugar
12 ounces pork loin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced jicama
1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced green papaya
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons tobanjan (Chinese chili paste)
1 teaspoon nam pla (fish sauce)
10 ounces dried rice noodles
4 cups butter lettuce or other leafy greens
4 sprigs cilantro
4 teaspoons chopped toasted peanuts

1
To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
2
Add the pork and mix well.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4
In the meantime, to prepare the green papaya salad, place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
5
To prepare the dressing, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
6
Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly.
7
Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
8
Add the pork and cook on each side for 1 minute, or until cooked through.
9
Transfer the pork to a plate and cover to keep warm.
10
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
11
Add the rice noodles and cook, following package instructions.
12
Drain well.
13
To assemble, arrange 1 cup of lettuce on each of 4 plates.
14
Divide the noodles among the plates and place on top of the lettuce.
15
Add one-fourth of the green papaya salad and pork to each plate.
16
Garnish with the cilantro and toasted peanuts.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon grated garlic, 1 (8-inch) piece lemongrass, halved and smashed, 1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork with Green Papaya Salad and Rice Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Pork with Green Papaya Salad and Rice Noodles

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