ISAAN PAPAYA SALAD WITH FRIED PORK BELLY
This is the style of papaya salad we make at home on our family rice farm in Isaan in northeastern Thailand. It's different from the Bangkok ''big city'' version: It's funkier and more pungent from the addition of fermented fish sauce and salted crab. Traditionally, the salad is eaten with grilled or fried meat. Here we pair it with pork belly; the crunch and tang of the salad cuts the heaviness of the pork and balances out the dish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the som tom (papaya salad): Combine the chiles, garlic and palm sugar in a large mortar and bash with a pestle until it forms a coarse paste, 2 to 5 minutes. (You can also combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and use gloved hands to break, shred and mash the ingredients together.) Add the tomatoes, fermented fish sauce, fish sauce, tamarind juice and limes and mix well. Add the papaya, carrot and salted crab and mix gently.
- For the fried pork belly: Combine the fish sauce, sugar and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add the pork and massage the ingredients into the meat. Refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes to marinate.
- Place the tempura flour in a large bowl. Coat the pork belly in the flour and place on a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack. Pour oil to the depth of 1 to 2 inches into a large heavy skillet and place over medium to low heat. When hot, gently place the pork belly in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the pork briefly on a clean wire rack set over a sheet pan. Serve with the papaya salad.
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Farhan Ali Mirani
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Thai cuisine. It's flavorful and easy to make.
edwin ivey
[email protected]I love the addition of the peanuts in this salad. They add a nice crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
nomusa matibela
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork belly. It's also a great dish for a potluck or party.
Anastasia Bolqvadze
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors are complex and interesting. I'll definitely try making it again with less chili peppers.
Dana Wouster - Harvey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The flavors are well-balanced and the pork belly is perfectly crispy.
Penny Powers
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The perfect dish for a hot summer day. The pork belly is a great addition, but it's also delicious without it.
besham khan
[email protected]I love the unique flavors in this salad! The papaya and tomatoes are a great combination, and the pork belly adds a nice touch of richness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Leiticia Mukabana
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The salad is a great combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
Masilo Lebeya
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The pork belly is a great addition, but it's also delicious without it.
Vincent Melody
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of papaya, tomatoes, and peanuts is perfect. The pork belly adds a nice touch of richness.
roni vai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of papaya, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the pork belly is crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sounds MY CHANEL
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. The salad was a great way to start off the meal.
Naveed Akash
[email protected]Wow, this salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pork belly is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
King Bern
[email protected]I've never had papaya salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The salad was refreshing and flavorful, and the pork belly was crispy and delicious.
C_S GAMER
[email protected]This papaya salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty is perfectly balanced. The fried pork belly adds a nice crunchy texture and richness. Will definitely make this again!