Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork & Egg Stir-Fry
This dish features tender slices of marinated pork stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass and savory fish sauce, then enriched with scrambled eggs. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful Vietnamese classic, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice pork tenderloin thinly against the grain. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pork with minced lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
~20 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of black pepper. Set aside.
~2 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
~7 min - 4
Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot pan. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until just cooked.
~3 min - 5
Return the cooked pork to the pan with the scrambled eggs. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
~2 min - 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This dish is excellent served with steamed white rice.
Tips
- For extra flavor, you can add a thinly sliced shallot to the pan with the garlic and lemongrass before adding the pork.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
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