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Air-Fried Pork Schnitzel Plate with Rose-Cut Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Grilled Corn & Tamarind Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Serves

2

Ingredients

For the Pork Schnitzel

Rose-Cut Avocado

  • 1 ripe but firm avocado
  • Lemon juice (to prevent browning)

Quick Pickled Red Onions

  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Dressed Baby Spinach Salad

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tsp finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp good-quality olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Flame-Grilled Corn

  • 1 fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • Oil for brushing
  • Salt

Tamarind Sauce

  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp grated ginger
  • ¼ cup water (adjust for desired thickness)

Method

  1. Prepare Pickled Red Onions
    – In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt.~
    – Stir in diced red onion and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 1 week).
  2. Flame-Grilled Corn
    – Brush corn lightly with oil and grill over open flame (gas burner or grill) until charred in spots.
    – Let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
  3. Make the Tamarind Sauce
    – Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.
    – Simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened.~
    – Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed.
  4. Prepare Pork Schnitzel
    – Spray both sides with oil and place in air fryer basket.
    – Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  5. Dress the Spinach
    – Toss baby spinach with olive oil, chopped red onion, and salt just before plating.
  6. Rose-Cut Avocado
    – Halve, peel, and pit the avocado.
    – Slice thinly, fan out, and curl into a rose shape. Brush lightly with lemon juice and salt.

Plating Tips

  • Slice schnitzel and fan slightly on the plate.
  • Place dressed spinach as a base.
  • Arrange corn, pickled onions, and radish slices around it.
  • Add mandarin slices for brightness and necessary zest.
  • Position avocado rose on the side.
  • Serve tamarind sauce in a ramekin or drizzle artistically on the plate.
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