Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds pork tenderloin
***MARINADE***
1/2 cup cilantro -- chopped
1/2 cup green onion -- sliced
1/2 cup plum wine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 jalapeos -- seeded, chopped
1 orange -- juice of
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons tumeric
1 tablespoon fresh ginger -- chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
***SAUCE***
reserved marinade
1 cup cashews -- toasted
1/2 cup plum wine
1 1/2 cups ham stock
***ZUCCHINI AND SESAME PANCAKE***
2 medium zucchini
1 1/2 cups to 2 all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup sesame seeds -- toasted
2 tablespoons fresh ginger -- chopped
2 tablespoons onion -- chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste |
Preparation:
Clean and cut pork tenderloin into medallions.
For the marinade: Combine all ingredients. Marinate pork for 6 hours. Remove from marinade, pat dry. Reserve marinade. Sear pork medallions on both sides until brown. Finish in oven at 375F or on the grill for 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook.
For the sauce: Place reserved marinade and cashews into food processor. Process until smooth. In a sauce pan, reduce wine by half. Add a small amount of pureed marinade and deglaze until brown. Add the stock and remaining pureed marinade. Cook until desired consistency.
For the zucchini and sesame pancake: Grate zucchini and combine with remaining ingredients. Heat pan with oil. Add tablespoon-sized dollops of batter. Spread and cook until brown on both sides. Reserve. Reheat when ready to serve.
To serve: Plate pork and pancakes. Serve with a chilled seasonal melon salad garnished with orange zest and mint. If desired, couscous and sauteed zucchini slices can be substituted. |