𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 & 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲  This recipe takes inspiration from Thai and Indonesian flavours. A wonderful infusion of sweet, sour, salty, umami, citrusy and smoky flavours ! Nam Jim marinated pork chop is the star of this dish, but the crisp salad and the Balinese, shallot-chilli salsa brings freshness and acidity to cut through that porky richness. Salted caramel peanuts provides a great mouthfeel, bringing the textural drama to this dish. Black garlic fried rice completes  the meal. Pick up a bottle of your favourite wine and cook up a storm to beat lockdown blues at home. To buy my Four season’s award winning cookbook, or to access some of my favourite recipes, please follow the link in my bio.   100% royalties from the book sales donated to Brain Tumour Research @nzbraintumourtrust  If you’d like to donate to NZBTT @nzbraintumourtrust please contact at [email protected]  New Zealand Brian Tumour research trust is associated with the International Brain Tumour Alliance. For more information visit m.facebook.com/theIBTA  ================================= Follow my flavour journey and travels on Instagram here @a_journey_of_flavour_by_sai ================================= 

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