Suon Nuong Xa (Lemongrass Pork Chops)

Method

1. 1
   • lemongrass 4
   • garlic 5
   • shallot 2
   • fish sauce 3 tbsp
   • honey 2 tbsp
   • soy sauce 2 tbsp
   • Chinese five spice 1 tsp
   • black pepper 1 tsp
   • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
   • fresh chilli 1

   Make the lemongrass marinade — Whisk together the lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, honey, soy sauce, five spice, black pepper, vegetable oil, and chilli to make the marinade.

2. 2
   • pork chop 8

   Marinate the pork chops — Coat the pork chops thoroughly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavour.

   ⏱1 hr
3. 3
   • pork chop 8

   Grill the pork chops — Grill the pork chops over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and cooked through.

   ⏱15 min
4. 4
   • pork chop 8
   • lime 1
   • spring onion 2

   Rest and garnish — Rest the chops for a few minutes, then scatter with scallion and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.