Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Crunch and Creamy Habanero Mandarin Sauce, Served with Fried Carrot-Dill Balls

A tender pork tenderloin crusted with a crunchy cocoa coating, paired with a creamy habanero sauce infused with mandarin, garlic, and onion. Accompanied by crispy fried carrot balls flavored with fresh dill for a balanced and vibrant plate.

Medium 45 min 520 cal
Steps

1. Season the pork tenderloin fillet with salt and pepper. 2. Lightly coat the pork with cocoa powder, pressing gently to form a thin crust. 3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil and sear the pork fillet for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and keep warm. 4. For the sauce, sauté garlic and onion in a small pan over medium heat until translucent. 5. Add chopped habanero and cook for 1 minute, then pour in heavy cream. 6. Stir in mandarin zest and juice, simmer gently for 5 minutes, then blend or whisk until smooth. Adjust salt to taste. 7. For the carrot balls, mix grated carrot, dill, flour, and beaten egg in a bowl. Season with salt. 8. Shape mixture into small bite-sized balls. 9. Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F) and fry carrot balls until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. 10. Plate the pork fillet with sauce drizzled on top and fried carrot-dill balls on the side. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin fillet (approx. 150g) 10g unsweetened cocoa powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 small onion, finely chopped 50ml heavy cream 1 small habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped Zest and juice of 1/2 mandarin 1 medium carrot, grated 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) Salt to taste

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