Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in Lettuce

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This interesting Vietnamese grilled dish combines pork with the sweet spice of anise and cinnamon. The longer the pork is marinated, the more flavorful the dish. To serve according to Vietnamese tradition, wrap in lettuce leaves, with noodles and fresh mint and cilantro leaves inside. I found this recipe at the EthnicGrocer sight. How good and easy does it sound! I think I'll make it with chicken!

by Rita1652·published 2003-02-04

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Pork

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

228 kcal

Ingredients (12)

serves

1 lb pork tenderloin
1 cup soy saucesoy-sauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, groundcinnamon
1/2 teaspoon anise, freshly ground
1 tablespoon ginger, choppedginger
1 tablespoon stir-fry oilstir-fry-oil
1 tablespoon sugarsugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic, choppedgarlic
lettuce leaflettuce
mint leafmint
cilantro leafcilantro
1 cup vermicelli, cookedvermicelli

Instructions (6 steps)

01Cut pork into 8 to 10 strips.
02Combine marinade ingredients.
03Add meat and marinate meat for 1 hour.
04Grill or broil pork until done, about 10-15.
05Arrange lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, and noodles on a serving platter.

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