Hoisin Pork with Ribbon Salad

Ingredients:

• Pork Fillet – 450 gms.
• Hoi Sin Sauce – 3 tblsp
• Carrots – 175 gms
• Cucumber – 1/2
• Spring Onions – 4, finely shredded
• Radishes – 4, very thinly sliced
• Sesame Seeds – 2 tblsp

For the Dressing

• Toasted Sesame Oil – 2 tblsp
• Rice Vinegar – 2 tblsp

Method:

1. Slice the pork fillet into 2 pieces and place in a shallow dish.
2. Pour over the the hoi sin sauce, cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 190C.
4. Place the pork fillet on a wire rack set over a roasting tin half filled with water. This helps to keep the pork moist during cooking.
5. Roast for 35-40 minutes until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred in places. Cool for 10 minutes.
6. Use a peeler to peel the carrots and cucumber into thin ribbons.
7. Place in a bowl and toss together with the spring onions and radishes.
8. Heat a non-stick frying pan and add the sesame seeds.
9. Cook over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until lightly toasted.
10. Add to the salad.
11. To make the dressing, put the sesame oil and vinegar into a small screw-top jar and shake until well blended.
12. Pour half the salad and toss well to mix.
13. Slice the pork fillet and arrange on individual serving plates with the ribbon salad on the side.
14. Drizzle the rest of the dressing over the pork and serve immediately.