Grilled Pork Chops With Sauteed Vegetables

This is a very delicious and satisfying meal and surprisingly easy to make!

• 1 lb. thick pork chops (about 4)

• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus extra for basting

• 3 oz. shallots, peeled and sliced

• 1 small piece of ginger, peeled and finely sliced
• 
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised

• 5 oz. chicken stock

• 3 oz. spinach, washed and chopped
 or use broccoli as subst.
• 3 oz. spring onion, cut into strips
• 
3 oz.  asparagus sliced

• 3 oz. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced

• salt, to taste
• 
fried shallots, for garnishing



For the marinade


• 3 tbsp. lime juice

• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1 tsp. salt

• ½ tbsp. ground white pepper



Preheat oven to 400 degrees.


Prepare marinade by combining all ingredients.


Coat the chops in the marinade and set aside for 20 mins so flavours can penetrate the meat.


Grill chops in the oven until edges are browned, basting frequently with oil.


Grind shallots and ginger into a fine paste in a blender or food processor.


Heat 3 tbsp oil in heavy saucepan, Sauté paste and lemongrass stalks over low heat until fragrant. Add splashes of stock to prevent burning.


Add all vegetables into the pan and increase heat. Sauté the vegetables with 3 tbsp stock for 2 mins or until the vegetables are cooked.


Season to taste with salt, then pour over chops. Garnish with fried shallots and serve.



NOTE: You can also opt to grill the chops in a pan on the stove top until charred for a few minutes once you take them out of the oven.