Pork & Pappadam Salad

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Preparation Time
Preparation Time 20
Cooking Time
Cooking Time 10

Crispy, crunchy and best of all quick! Whip up a refreshing take on modern Asian flavours with this unique salad that’s substantial enough to be the main event on any dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 500g pork mince
  • 1 packet Continental® Chow Mein Mince Recipe Base
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) water
  • 8 pappadums
  • 200g green beans, blanched
  • 150g baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon oil, extra
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large fry pan and brown pork mince. Stir through the Recipe Base and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pappadums in the microwave, on HIGH, for 25-35 seconds per pappadum, or until expanded and crisp. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pork mixture, beans, spinach, onion and cherry tomatoes. Lightly dress with oil and lemon juice.
  4. Break the pappadums in to chunky pieces and gently toss through the salad. Serve topped coriander.
Pork and Pappadum Salad Recipe
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