Spicy Korean-Style Pork Medallions on Asian Cole Slaw

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 4
Spicy Korean-Style Pork Medallions on Asian Cole Slaw
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Prep

40 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

48 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce ( like Sriracha )
1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin , trimmed of all silverskin , cut on the diagonal into 1/2 medallions
1 lb napa cabbage , thinly sliced
1 cup grated carrot ( about 2 medium carrots )
1 red bell pepper , cut in fine julienne
4 scallions ( both white and green parts )
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce ( like Sriracha )
chopped roasted peanuts
chopped cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
327
Sugar
12g
Fat
14g
Looking for a quick and easy meal with a little bit of spice? Look no further than these Spicy Korean-Style Pork Medallions on Asian Cole Slaw. The pork is marinated in a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and asian chili sauce, giving it a sweet and spicy flavor. The pork is then cooked on a grill pan and served over a bed of napa cabbage, grated carrot, julienne cut red bell pepper, and sliced scallions that are tossed in a rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and asian chili sauce dressing. Top with chopped roasted peanuts and cilantro for a meal that is bursting with flavor and crunch. This meal can be prepped in advance and is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a post-workout meal.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and asian chili sauce.
2.Add the pork to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate the pork for 30 minutes to an hour.
3.Heat a grill pan over high heat and drizzle with canola oil.
4.Cook the marinated pork medallions for 3-4 minutes on each side.
5.In a separate large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, light brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, and asian chili sauce. Toss in the napa cabbage, grated carrot, julienne cut red bell pepper, and sliced scallions.
6.Serve the pork medallions over the asian cole slaw and top with chopped roasted peanuts and cilantro.

PROS

This meal is quick to prepare and has a great balance of spicy and sweet flavors.

The pork is lean and high in protein, making it a great choice for a post-workout meal.

The asian cole slaw is packed with veggies and has a great crunch.

CONS

The asian chili sauce may be too spicy for some palates.

While the meal is not high in calories or fat, it is high in sodium due to the soy sauce in the marinade.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pork is a great source of high-quality protein, which is necessary for muscle growth and repair.
The napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and scallions in the asian cole slaw provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and vitamin C.
The ginger and garlic in the marinade have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to boost the immune system.

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