This recipe is adapted from "Communion: A culinary journey through Vietnam"
Cube 1 pound pork loin and marinate in 1 tbsp fish sauce and pepper for 30 min (not in fridge). Brown in 1 tbsp olive oil. Remove and set aside.
Meanwhile peel and cube 3/4 pound tomatoes. Saute 1 shallot in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves. Add the tomatoes and simmer while browning vegetables.
Cook 2 peeled and diced carrots in the pork fat. Remove and add to pork. Saute 1/2 pound diced potatoes. Remove. Saute some diced mushrooms with salt. Remove.
Add tomatoes, pork and carrots to a large saucepan. Add 1 tsp fish sauce, 6 cups vegetable broth and a bay leaf. Cover and cook about 45 minutes. Until meat is tender. Add potatoes and cook about 15 minutes. Add 1 can rinsed cannellini beans and the mushrooms. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Serve with a crusty baguette.
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