Almond-crumbed pork with Asian slaw

The crunchy, savory dish of almond-crumbed pork with Asian slaw strikes a balance between the rich, nutty-coated pork and the crisp, tart cabbage. This recipe is ideal for an outstanding supper for visitors or a quick, healthful evening. It has a ton of different tastes and textures and is gluten-free!

Recipe Overview

Ingredients

For the Almond-Crumbed Pork:

• Four pork cutlets, each weighing around 150g
• One cup of almond meal, or ground almonds
• ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Two gently beaten eggs
• One teaspoon of garlic powder
• One teaspoon of paprika
• To taste, add salt and black pepper.
• Three tablespoons of coconut or olive oil (for frying)

For the Asian Slaw:

• Two cups of red cabbage, shredded
• Two cups of green cabbage, shredded
• One big carrot, either grated or julienned
• One red bell pepper, cut thinly
• Two sliced spring onions
• Cilantro, or coriander: ¼ cup, chopped

For the Dressing:

• Two teaspoons of rice vinegar
• One tablespoon of soy sauce (or, if gluten-free, tamari)
• One tablespoon of sesame oil
• One tablespoon of lime juice
• One teaspoon of honey
• One teaspoon of grated ginger

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Almond-Crumbed Pork

1. In a small dish, mix together almond meal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (if using).
2. Make sure the pork cutlets are completely covered by dipping them into the beaten eggs.
3. Evenly cover all sides of the pork by pressing it into the almond mixture. Shake off extra.

Step 2: Cook the Pork

1. In a large pan, heat the coconut oil or olive oil over medium heat.
2. Crumbed pork cutlets should be cooked thoroughly and golden brown after 3–4 minutes on each side. Depending on thickness, modify the cooking time.
3. After transferring to a plate, give it some time to rest.

Step 3: Prepare the Asian Slaw

1. Add the bell pepper, spring onions, carrot, red and green cabbage, and coriander to a big bowl.
2. Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, and shredded ginger.
3. Drizzle the slaw with the dressing and mix thoroughly.

Step 4: Serve

1. On each dish, heap a heaping portion of Asian slaw.
2. Add a crispy pork cutlet with almond crumbs on top.
3. If preferred, garnish with sesame seeds, lime wedges, or more coriander.

Tips for Best Results

• Press the almond mixture firmly onto the pork to give it a crispy texture.
• For a rougher, crunchier texture, pulse whole almonds in a food processor.
• Reduce the amount of garlic powder or leave out the Parmesan if you like a softer taste.

Nutritional Benefits

• Almond Meal: Packed with vitamin E and good lipids, almond meal is a gluten-free substitute for breadcrumbs.
• Lean protein from pork cutlets keeps you feeling invigorated.
• Asian Slaw: Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber from the fresh veggies.

Serving Suggestions

For a heartier supper, serve over cauliflower rice or steamed jasmine rice.

For added taste, sprinkle some sweet chili sauce or spicy sriracha over it.

Savor the tasty and nourishing Almond-Crumbed Pork with Asian Slaw meal, which has a pleasant crunch!