NAM SOD (THAI PORK SALAD)

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This is a spicy, flavorful pork salad that is eaten as a side or main dish. You can serve it on cabbage or lettuce leaves. It can also be served over shredded cabbage, bean thread (mung bean noodles), or lettuce. Try your local Asian market to find Thai peppers, fish sauce, and fresh mint leaves. Fresh lime juice is important. A lot of prep but worth it in the end. You can also serve over noodles, or chop lettuce and cabbage together and spoon mixture over it in a bowl. You can garnish the mixture with chiles, peanuts, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves. This recipe tastes just like what you get at a Thai restaurant. It will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

Provided by Bud W

Categories     Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh lime juice
12 fresh red or green Thai peppers, seeded and chopped, or to taste
ΒΌ cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dried chile flakes
6 shallots, sliced very thin, or more to taste
4 cups chopped fresh mint
1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1 onion, halved and sliced very thin
1 red onion, sliced very thin
6 green onions, coarsely sliced, or more to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
2 pounds fresh ground lean pork, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) package romaine lettuce hearts

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, fresh Thai peppers, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and dried chile flakes in a bowl and mix well. Add shallots, mint, cilantro, peanuts, onion, red onion, green onions, and ginger. Mix well.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir to break it up until pork is no longer pink in the center but not yet browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Allow pork to cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer pork to a bowl and add dressing mixture; mix very well. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, like putting a hot dog in a bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 714.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Shahnaj Nahar
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This is the best Thai pork salad I've ever had!


Sikhar Chaudhary
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This salad is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


naughtyboi madako
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I love the pop of color from the red onion and cilantro.


MD RAZZAK Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sebastian Ighalo
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this salad changed my mind. The pork is so tender and flavorful.


Ken Kidd
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This is the perfect salad to take to a potluck or party.


Waqas Aslam
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Beauty Products
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.


Musazi Najibu
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I've never had anything like this before! The flavors are so unique and delicious.


Florence Struble
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Faisal Faisalmalik
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I love the balance of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the pork, the sourness of the lime juice, and the spiciness of the chili peppers all come together perfectly.


Melone M
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This is one of my favorite Thai recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Emma Collins
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Verneda White
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Api Hasan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Dagdamor Dc
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This is a really delicious and easy-to-make salad. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Mahmud Khan
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The pork is tender and juicy, the peanuts add a nice crunch, and the herbs give it a refreshing flavor.


Carey Washington
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This pork salad is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a healthy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Rs Ovi
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I've made this nam sod several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love serving it with sticky rice.


Omar Farook
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This Thai pork salad is a flavor explosion in my mouth! The balance of sweet, sour, and salty is just perfect. I love the crunch from the peanuts and the freshness from the herbs. Definitely a keeper recipe!