Roasted Pork Loin with green tea leaves
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
The green tea flavour add to the plain old pork dish a new charm. Good for a summer BBQ gathering.
Photo: baophunu
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork loin
- 1 cup green tea leaves
- 1 tbsp minced garlic and onion
- 1 tbsp seasoning powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- Lettuce, tomato, cucumber to decorate
Preparation
- Slice pork into thin pieces. In a large bowl, combine the pork with seasoning powder, sugar, pepper, oil, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Dip fresh green tea leaves in boiling water for just a few seconds to soften them. Use the prepared green tea leaves to wrap around the marinated pork pieces, securing them with skewers.
- Grill the pork over charcoal or on a barbecue grill until it is fully cooked and slightly charred, achieving a delicious smoky flavor. Once grilled, arrange the pork on a serving dish garnished with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and cucumber sticks.
- This dish is best served hot and is complemented wonderfully by a dipping sauce made from salt, chili, and fresh lime juice.
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