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Flavours of Asia

SERVES FOUR

Vietnamese-Inspired Caramelised Pork Bowls

Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a great alternative to those over-used spag bol or chilli con carne recipes

YOU WILL NEED

Wok or large frying pan

■ 2 tbsp neutral oil
■ 6 spring onions, sliced, white and green parts separately
■ 2 carrots, grated or finely chopped (I like to use a mandoline but be careful)
■ Pinch of salt
■ 2.5cm piece of ginger, minced
■ 4 garlic cloves, minced
■ 4-8 bird’s eye or Thai chillies, finely sliced
■ 5G0g pork, minced
■ 5 tbsp/60g brown sugar
■ 3 tbsp fish sauce
■ 3 tbsp soy sauce
■ 1 tsp chilli flakes
■ 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

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