Vietnamese Inspired Chilli Pork Steak and Com Chein
with Spring Rolls and Sweet Chilli
- Soya
- Cereals containing gluten
- Nuts
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
Inspired by some of the world's most popular street food, this tasty Vietnamese Inspired Chilli Pork Steak and Com Chein is perfect for a casual sharing-style dinner. Fragrant with lemongrass and with a spicy kick from sambal, these marinaded pork steaks are inspired by Thịt Heo Nướng Sả, served with a side of com chein ('fried rice') and spring rolls.
Ingredients
4 unit(s)
Vegetable Spring Rolls
(Contains: Soya, Cereals containing gluten May be present: Nuts, Sesame)
15 grams
Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree
30 grams
Sambal Paste
30 milliliter(s)
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
2 unit(s)
British Pork Loin Steaks
150 grams
Jasmine Rice
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Lime
2 unit(s)
Spring Onion
150 grams
Shredded Savoy Cabbage
120 grams
Peas
48 grams
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Not included in your delivery
300 milliliter(s)
Water for the Rice
½ tsp
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Remove the spring rolls from the packing and pop onto a baking tray.
In a large bowl, combine the ginger, garlic & lemongrass puree with half the sambal and half the soy sauce. Drizzle in a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well until combined.
Add the pork loin steak and turn to coat evenly in the marinade. Set aside to marinate. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Stir in the rice and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
Once your rice has finished cooking, spread the rice onto a clean plate (uncovered) to allow it to cool slightly before frying.
In the meantime, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Zest and cut the lime into wedges. Thinly slice the spring onions.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium heat. When hot, add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2 mins.
Season with salt and pepper, add a splash of water, mix well and cover with a lid (or foil). Cook until just tender, 3-4 mins.
Once cooked, stir in the peas and half the spring onions. Fry for 1 min more, then transfer the veg to a medium bowl and set aside for later. Wipe out the pan.
Slide the spring rolls onto the middle shelf of your oven and bake until golden and piping hot, 12-14 mins.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in the (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the pork steaks. Fry until browned, 2-3 mins on each side. Reduce the heat to medium and fry for an additional 4-6 mins, turning every couple of mins.
In the last couple mins of cooking, drizzle over the excess marinade from the bowl and cook for the remaining time. IMPORTANT: The pork is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Remove from the heat and drizzle over half the sweet chilli sauce. Turn to coat.
Transfer the pork to another plate along with any sauce from the pan. Cover with another plate or foil to rest.
Wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and return it to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, add the cooked rice and fried veg. Add the grated garlic and sugar (see pantry for amount) along with the remaining soy sauce and sambal. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins.
Once your rice is piping hot, remove from the heat. Stir in a pinch of lime zest (add more if you'd like) and squeeze in half the lime juice.
Taste and season with more salt, pepper and more lime juice if needed.
When everything's ready, pop your rice into a small bowl and flip it onto your serving plates to create a rice mound.
Share the pork steaks between plates alongside the rice and drizzle over any remaining sauce.
Sprinkle over the remaining spring onion and serve with any remaining lime wedges.
On a separate plate, serve the spring rolls on the side with the remaining sweet chilli sauce in a small bowl for dipping.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The dish delivers a satisfying combination of flavours, though some found the balance of rice to meat and sauce could be adjusted.
- Ease of prep: The recipe involves several steps and some found it more involved than expected, so allow yourself plenty of time.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing the rice quantity slightly and increasing the sauce to better balance each component on the plate.
