Recipe - Vietnamese Grilled Pork With Rice Stick Noodles

1 One half pound Boneless pork sirloin;
trimmed of fat
One half pound Rice stick noodles
1 One half cup Leaf lettuce; thinly cut or sliced up
2 md Carrots; grated
2 cup Bean sprouts; rinsed and
drained
One half cup Dryroasted peanuts;
coarsely chopped
3 tablespoon Fresh mint; chopped
Vietnamese Dressing

Blend pork marinade ingredients in a food processor or a blender. Combine
with pork in a shallow dish and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and
let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

Soften rice stick noodles in hot water, cook until just tender, rinse under
cold water, and drain.

Prepare a mediumhot fire for grilling, or preheat the broiler.

Place the noodles in a serving bowl and arrange the lettuce, carrots, and
bean sprouts randomly or in concentric circles over the noodles, leaving a
space in the center for the pork.

Grill or broil the pork for 10 to 15 minutes poer side, or until the
internal temperature registers 155° F to 160 ° F on an instantreading
thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Then
cut on the diagonal into thin slices. Arrange the meat over the vegetables;
sprinkle the peanuts and mint on top. Serve with the Vietnamese Dressing.

Makes 6