Vietnamese pork salad

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Instructions

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   step 1 The day before: make the dressing.

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   Put the sugar and lime juice in a pan with 1 tbsp water and bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar.

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   Add the chilli and coriander and stir well, then pulse in a blender until smooth.

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   Tip into a bowl, then stir in the sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce and sesame seeds to make a dressing.

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   Cover and chill until needed.

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   step 2 Two hours before serving: heat a griddle pan.

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   Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C.

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   Brush the pork with oil and griddle on all sides for a few minutes until seared.

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   Transfer to a baking tray and put in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

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    Cool, thinly slice against the grain of the meat.

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    Tip into a bowl and pour over half the dressing.

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    step 3 To serve: toss the remaining salad ingredients in a bowl with the remaining dressing.

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    Pile on to a platter, top with the pork slices and spoon over any juices.

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