Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 lb pork chops
  • 3.5 oz vermicelli noodles
  • 1 None Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint, shredded
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tsp fish sauce
  • None None lemon wedges, to serve

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 1/2 tbsp oil. Season. Transfer to prepared tray and roast for 20 mins, or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, brush pork with remaining oil. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook pork for 3-4 mins per side, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Set aside, cover with foil and let rest for 5 mins. Remove fat and bones from pork. Slice thinly.
  • Cook noodles in boiling water for 3 mins, or until tender. Drain then rinse under hot water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes, pork, cucumber, cilantro and mint. Whisk together lemon juice, chili sauce and fish sauce then toss with salad. Serve with lemon wedges.