Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5x cloves of shallot, peeled and sliced
• 5x cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
• 500g 100% NZ Trim Pork shoulder, diced into cubes or pieces
• 8cm fresh ginger, peeled then sliced lengthwise
• 1/4 cup reduced salt sweet soy sauce
• 2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, crushed
• 2 cups reduced salt chicken stock or water
• 2 chillies, finely chopped
• 3 stalks lemon grass, smashed and tied in knots
• 3 bay leaves

Method

Step 1

• Heat oil to medium-hot in wok or heavy-based deep fry pan.
• Add shallots and garlic and stir-fry until lightly coloured.
• Add pork and ginger and cook over high heat until the pork is browned. Stir so the meat doesn't burn.
• Add soy sauces and pepper and stir-fry 1 minute.

Step 2

• Pour over stock or water and all remaining ingredients.
• Simmer one hour, stirring occasionally until juices have thickened and mix is shiny and darker.

Step 3

• Serve with steamed white rice and blanched beans.

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