Vietnamese Pork Spaghetti Sauce Over Rice Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Pork Spaghetti Sauce Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 4 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 each serrano chiles seeded, chopped; 1/4 cup garlic chopped; 1 1/2 cups shallots chopped; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 5 large tomatoes seeded, chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 x cilantro; 1 x rice hot, steamed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 each serrano chiles seeded, chopped
1/4 cup garlic chopped
1 1/2 cups shallots chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 large tomatoes seeded, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 x cilantro
1 x rice hot, steamed

1
Pour oil into a saucepan and place over high heat.
2
Add pork and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, breaking up lumps.
3
Add sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, the lime juice and chiles.
4
Cook 1 minute.
5
Set aside in a bowl.
6
Put garlic, shallots, pepper and more oil if needed into the saucepan, fry over medium heat until fragrant.
7
Add tomato and cook until reduced to a slightly lumpy sauce, about 5 minutes.
8
Add pork, tomato paste, remaining fish sauce and chicken stock; simmer 10 minutes.
9
Garnish with coriander.
10
Serve over hot steamed rice.

796

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 4 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Pork Spaghetti Sauce Over Rice falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Pork Spaghetti Sauce Over Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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