Asian-Inspired Pork Fillet by Marc Pugh
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Not Too Tricky
Serves:
4
Energy
1259kj
293kcal
Turmeric Pork Skewers with Supergrain Salad
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Create a feast on a budget with these turmeric pork skewers and supergrain salad − nutritious and delicious.
This recipe is part of our healthy recipe collection, which contains many recipes that cost under £1.50 per head*.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Easy
Ingredients
4 pork loin steaks or medallions, fat removed, or 6 pork fillet medallions, cut into 1.5cm cubes
For the marinade
1-2 teaspoons
ground turmeric
2 tablespoons
freshly chopped parsley
2
garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or 2-3 teaspoons garlic purée
1 tablespoon
low fat Greek yogurt
For the supergrain salad
200g bulgur wheat
100g baby spinach or rocket leaves
3-4 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
100g fresh pomegranate seeds
50g dried apricots, roughly chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Method
Step 1
In a shallow bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients and season. Add the pork, stir to coat, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Cook the bulgur wheat according to the packet instructions, drain, cool slightly then add the remaining salad ingredients. Season. Cover and set aside.
Step 3
Thread the pork equally onto four medium metal skewers and cook under a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 10 minutes, turning the skewers regularly until brown all over and any juices run clear. Serve with the supergrain salad.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for at least 15 minutes before use.
Alternatively, for extra speed serve the skewers with a ready prepared grained salad.
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 08.12.22; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on medallions
15%
Fat
3.5g
5%
Saturates
0.8g
4%
Sugars
4.7g
5%
Salt
0.12g
2%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
608kJ,
142kcal,
1.7g fat,
0.4g saturates
Each serving provides:
26.5g Protein,
44.6g Carbohydrate,
6g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
In a shallow bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients and season. Add the pork, stir to coat, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Cook the bulgur wheat according to the packet instructions, drain, cool slightly then add the remaining salad ingredients. Season. Cover and set aside.
Step 3
Thread the pork equally onto four medium metal skewers and cook under a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 10 minutes, turning the skewers regularly until brown all over and any juices run clear. Serve with the supergrain salad.
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