- In a medium self-sealing bag, combine hoisin sauce, wine, chili paste, garlic, ginger and onion; mix well and add pork cutlets.
- Seal bag and toss gently to coat cutlets. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes, while making Cool Sesame Slaw (see below).
- Remove cutlets from bag, lightly pat dry with paper towel and discard remaining marinade.
- Place oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cutlets and brown well on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes total.
- Place two cutlets on each bun bottom and top with a generous serving of slaw and bun top.
- Serve immediately.
Cool Sesame Slaw
Ingredients
125 ml (1/2 cup) rice vinegar
30 ml (2 tbsp.) fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)
30 ml (2 tbsp.) honey
10 ml (2 tsp.) sesame oil
5 ml (1 tsp.) crushed red pepper flakes
1 l (4 cups) shredded napa cabbage
250 ml (1 cup) shredded carrot
85 ml (1/3 cup) finely chopped fresh basil leaves
45 ml (3 tbsp.) chopped roasted peanuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, fish sauce, honey, oil and red pepper flakes.
- Add cabbage, carrot, basil and peanuts; toss well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside while sautéing pork cutlets.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftover slaw.
Nutrient analysis per serving: 490 calories, 28.4 g protein, 49.0 g carbohydrates, 19.3 g fat, 5.1 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 1,855 mg sodium, 35% calories from fat, 40% calories from carbohydrates