Pork Tenderloin – Thai-Style

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Pork Tenderloin - Thai-Style Recipe
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 lbs pork tenderloin
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice ( fresh squeezed )
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons finely diced red peppers
2 green onions , thinly sliced on diagonal
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 lime wedges
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
cornstarch , mixed with ( optional )
water ( optional )
steamed rice ( jasmine preferable )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Pork Tenderloin - Thai-Style is a perfect fusion meal with flavors of Southeast Asia. It is a wholesome dinner option that can be prepared in no time. Pork Tenderloin is a lean, mild-flavored meat that is perfect for marinating. The Thai-style marinade ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes when combined together, bring out the best in this dish. A perfect medley of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors makes the pork tender and juicy. It is a complete meal in itself when served with steaming hot rice.

Instructions

1.Combine white wine, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
2.Cut the pork tenderloin into large pieces and flatten with meat mallet. Coat the pork with marinade.
3.Heat olive oil or peanut oil in a frying pan, add the pork pieces and cook, turning occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
4.Meanwhile, sprinkle cornstarch on top of pork pieces. Add water to make a light gravy. Cook for about 5 minutes.
5.Serve pork slices on a bed of steamed rice, garnish with cilantro, red pepper, green onions and peanuts.
6.Squeeze a lime wedge on top. Enjoy!

PROS

Thai-Style Pork Tenderloin is full of flavor and is a great option for a quick dinner.
It is easy to make and can be cooked in a frying pan.

It is also packed with protein from the pork.

CONS

Pork Tenderloin – Thai-Style is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

It is high in sodium due to soy sauce and fish sauce.

It is high in fat.
You can reduce the amount of fat by using a non-stick frying pan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork Tenderloin is a great source of protein.
The iron content of pork helps to improve the immune system.
Soy sauce is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginger has been proven to help reduce muscle pain and soreness.

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