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Pork Medley in ginger and star anise

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. ginger and star anise, a proper grill, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.5 from 4,177 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pork Medley in ginger and star anise
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ginger and star anise elements, and pat the pork 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.

Turn up the heat and add the pork. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the ginger and star anise flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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