Smart Vietnamese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin
with Fresh Salad and Shallots- Soy
- Sulphites
- Wheat
Easier than takeout and as fresh as can be, this dinner delivers big, bold South-East Asian flavours of chili, cilantro, fried shallots, garlic and soy!
Ingredients
340 g
Pork Tenderloin
1 unit
Lemongrass
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
½ tbsp
Garlic Puree
113 g
Spring Mix
3 unit
Radish
1 unit
Tomato
2 tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbsp
Rice Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
14 g
Crispy Shallots
(Contains: Sulphites, Wheat)
7 g
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Remove outer layer of lemongrass, then halve lengthwise. Place, cut-side down, on a cutting board. Using the back of a spoon or a pot, forcefully hit lemongrass to crush. Chop very finely.Add lemongrass, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) garlic puree and soy sauce to a medium bowl, then whisk to combine.
Pat pork dry with paper towels. Cut tenderloin into 1-inch slices. Season with salt and pepper, then add to medium bowl with marinade.
Meanwhile, halve radishes lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces. Roughly chop cilantro. Add half the sweet chili sauce (use all for 4 ppl), vinegar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork. Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 5-7 min per side.**
Add tomatoes, radishes, cilantro and spring mix to the large bowl with dressing, then toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Divide salad between bowls. Top with pork. Sprinkle half the crispy shallots (use all for 4 ppl) over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The lemongrass marinade was praised for its lovely flavour, though some found the overall dish could use more seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Lemongrass can be tricky to chop finely; consider grating or using a food processor for easier preparation.
- Suggestions: Add extra soy sauce to the marinade for more flavour. Consider serving with fish sauce on the side for dipping.
- Portions: Some found the salad portion too small; consider adding extra vegetables like cucumber or celery for more volume.
