Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork Chops with Chestnut Rice
A flavorful and healthy dish that combines the savory flavors of Vietnam with the earthy taste of chestnuts. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●4 pork chops1-1.5 pounds
- ●2 cups chestnut ricecooked according to package instructions
- ●2 tablespoons light soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 tablespoon kissed sesame oilor to taste
- ●1 teaspoon vietnamese chili flakesor to taste
- ●1/4 cup green onionschopped
- ●1/4 cup cha giocrushed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and vietnamese chili flakes.
- 3
Grill pork chops for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce and kissed sesame oil.
- 5
Brush the sauce onto the grilled pork chops during the last minute of cooking.
- 6
Serve pork chops with chestnut rice, green onions, and crushed cha gio.
- 7
Garnish with additional green onions and cha gio if desired.
- 8
Cook chestnut rice according to package instructions.
- 9
Heat a small amount of kissed sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 10
Add crushed cha gio and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- 11
Stir in cooked chestnut rice and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.