Vietnamese Pork Chops with Ginger Rice

Step 1

Combine 1/4 cup water with the brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic and shallot in a shallow dish. Add the pork chops and turn to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the rice as the label directs, adding the grated ginger to the water.

Step 3

Preheat the broiler. Remove the pork chops from the marinade; transfer to a broiler pan (reserve the marinade). Broil until the pork is charred and cooked through, 6 minutes. Transfer the marinade to a skillet; add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the mint and cucumber; season with salt and pepper. Serve the pork with the rice and pan sauce.