FOOD
Crispy Rice with Grilled Pork and Chili Sauce
Tortilla chips are so last year — try crispy rice instead, piled high with marinated pork and a delectable chili sauce.
FOOD
Crispy Rice with Grilled Pork and Chili Sauce
Tortilla chips are so last year — try crispy rice instead, piled high with marinated pork and a delectable chili sauce.
Ingredients
Crispy Rice Crackers
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Vegetable oil
Grilled Pork
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 12 tablespoons white pepper
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 bird's eye chilies, finely minced
Toppings
- Diced cucumbers
- Diced red onions
- Rough chopped roasted peanuts
- Cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Steps
Crispy Rice Crackers
- Place a cast-iron skillet over low heat. Drizzle over enough oil to cover the pan.
- Spread a thin, packed layer of rice on the pan, pressing down lightly. Cook for 15 minutes, then carefully flip to the other side.
- Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Break apart into desired size.
- To assemble, start with a layer of crispy rice crackers and layer on the grilled pork. Top with cucumbers, red onions, peanuts and cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle on some chili sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Grilled Pork
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shallot, brown sugar, garlic cloves, grated ginger, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- Add the pork shoulder and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate; marinate for at least 45 minutes.
- Thread the pork pieces onto your soaked bamboo skewers. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until nicely charred and cooked through.
Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.