Pork Crumble in ginger and star anise
This Vietnamese Crumble leans on ginger and star anise to do the heavy lifting. We bake the...
The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. herb and peanut, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the herb and peanut elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the dried lentils and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the herb and peanut flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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