There are a number of steps to this delicious pork dish but they are all worth it. The result is a very aromatic meal, with a different flavour combination to what would traditionally be served with a pork chop.
| Servings | 4 |
| Preparation time | 30 mins |
| Cooking time | 60 mins |
INGREDIENTS
- For the Pork
- 4 free range pork medallions or chops
- 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon tamari
- 4 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1 small knob ginger, finely grated
- For the Pineapple
- 4 slices fresh pineapple, 1cm thick, peeled not cored
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon white pepper
- For the Sauce
- ¼ cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- For the Coconut Rice
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk
- 1 cup water, Pinch of salt
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
METHOD
- Marinate the pork medallions in a shallow container with the honey, half the kecap manis, tamari and fresh ginger. Cover and set aside.
- Marinate the pineapple with the brown sugar, remaining kecap manis, ginger, cumin, and white pepper.
- Make the Thai basil dressing by blending the basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small blender or in a small container with a stick blender. Rinse the rice thoroughly in a bowl, drain. Combine coconut milk, water, lime leaves, sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Keep warm.
- Preheat the BBQ or grill to medium-low. Slowly cook the pineapple for 15-20 minutes each side or until soft and caramelised. Remove, cover and set aside.
- Grill the pork each side for 6-8 minutes. Remove. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the pork with the rice and pineapple and drizzle over a little of the basil dressing.
