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Thai Style Garlic and Pepper Fried Pork Belly

Name: Thai Style Garlic and Pepper Fried Pork Belly
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lb pork belly with skin removed; 10 garlic cloves; 2 tsp black peppercorns; 3 tbsp cilantro stems; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp seasoning soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 6 tbsp water; 2 tsp ground white pepper; 4 tbsp fish sauce; 5 tbsp lime juice; 4 tbsp chili flakes; 4 tsp toasted rice (ground); 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 4 cups cooking oil

⏱ 65 min

Traditional Thai fried pork belly with garlic and black pepper, marinated in a mixture of garlic, peppercorns, cilantro stems, and seasonings, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, and served with a tangy chili-lime dipping sauce.

Adapted from a video by Spoon Fork Heart

The Best Thai Style Pork Belly with Garlic and Pepper Recipe - Episode 252

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Ingredients

pork belly with skin removed2 lb
garlic cloves10
black peppercorns2 tsp
cilantro stems3 tbsp
salt1 tsp
seasoning soy sauce3 tbsp
fish sauce2 tbsp
cornstarch2 tbsp
water6 tbsp

Steps

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1
Cut the pork belly into strips, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Avoid cutting too thick, as this will take longer to cook and the garlic may burn before the pork is done.
2
Place the cut pork pieces into a large mixing bowl.
3
Using a mortar and pestle (or food processor), pound together 10 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 3 tablespoons cilantro stems, and 1 teaspoon salt until finely ground.
4
Add the pounded garlic mixture to the pork. For additional heat, add 2 teaspoons ground white pepper.
5
Add 3 tablespoons seasoning soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 6 tablespoons water.
6
Mix everything together by hand or with gloves until the pork is evenly coated and has absorbed all the liquid.
7
Cover the bowl and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. For longer marinating, refrigerate.
8
Prepare the dipping sauce by combining 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 5 tablespoons lime juice, 4 tablespoons toasted chili flakes, and 4 teaspoons ground toasted rice. Top with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste.
9
Heat 4 cups of cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add the marinated pork directly—no need to wait for the oil to be very hot.
10
Turn the heat down to medium and let the pork cook slowly. Do not stir initially, allowing the flour and pork to bind together and develop a crust. After about 4 minutes, gently stir, then continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes.
11
After about 20 minutes, when the pork starts to change color, increase the heat to high. Continue cooking until the pork reaches your desired level of crispiness and browning. Cook less for softer pork, longer for crispier.
12
Once the pork reaches your preferred level of crispiness and color, remove it from the oil using a slotted spoon or rack and drain excess oil.
13
Plate the pork and serve with the dipping sauce, sticky rice, or enjoy on its own.

Thai Style Garlic and Pepper Fried Pork Belly

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