**Thai-Style Papaya Pork: A Culinary Journey to Thailand**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Thai-style papaya pork, a dish that captures the vibrant flavors and aromas of Thailand. This delectable dish, also known as Som Tum, is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty notes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Prepared using fresh papaya, tender pork, and a symphony of Thai herbs and spices, this dish promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing papaya salad and a flavorful pork satay with a zesty peanut sauce. These accompaniments perfectly complement the papaya pork, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Join us on this culinary expedition as we delve into the depths of Thai cuisine, exploring the intricacies of each recipe and unlocking the secrets behind this extraordinary dish.
THAI STYLE PAPAYA PORK
I found this in an issue of Clean Eating and have only slightly adapted it to my liking. I am not a fan of couscous, so I used Jasmine Rice instead. This recipe is so easy, light, quick and most importantly, delicious!
Provided by Phoenix Food Queen
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare rice.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium for 1 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic and pork and cook for 3-4 minutes, occasionally flipping pork strips with a spatula until meat is cooked through.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
POK POK - KHAO MAN SOM TAM
Provided by Andy Ricker
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings, with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Heat the Muu Waan Sweet Pork in microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds in a shallow microwavable dish. Put a scoop of rice on a medium oval plate. Put the cabbage on one end of the oval and put the Papaya Pok Pok salad next to or on top of the cabbage. Put Muu Waan Sweet Pork on top of the rice in a strip and garnish with shallots and cilantro. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Clean the excess fat and gristle from the pork butt and cut it into 1-inch thick pieces. Cut along the grain of meat so that long strands will form when the meat is shredded. Marinate the pork pieces in sweet soy. Put the pork in a rondeau, or another round straight-walled pan. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat, cover the pot and cook slowly until pork is almost tender. Turn the heat to high and reduce the liquid until relatively dry, leaving more of a glaze than a liquid. Roughly shred the pork with a stiff whisk and spatula. Do not wait until pork is already falling apart to reduce the liquid. This will produce a dry and tough product. If the pork is accidentally cooked all the way before reducing the liquid, remove the meat from liquid and reduce separately, then return the meat to the pot.
- Adjust water amount according to the newness of the rice (if the rice is newer then less water will be required). In a rice cooker, combine the water, coconut milk or coconut cream, sugar and salt and mix until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the drained rice, and mix thoroughly, making sure the rice is level in the cooker. Cook the rice according to the cooker instructions.
- Fresh Coconut Milk: Thaw grated coconut. Remove the coconut from the bags, and add to a large bowl. Add 3 cups water per 16-ounce bag of grated coconut. Allow to sit until the water is absorbed, about 1/2 hour. Press the coconut twice through a fine strainer, using the milk from the first pressing to moisten the coconut again, then strain for the last time.
- Smash the chiles, garlic and palm sugar in a mortar and pestle until the garlic is well ground; do this firmly but not violently. Add the shrimp, mash lightly and then add the long beans. Smash them gently, just to break them up. Add the dressing and the papaya. Combine the ingredients thoroughly without mashing the papaya. Add the tomatoes and crush to release their juices. Stir in the peanuts and combine well. The taste should be sour, salty, sweet and spicy in good balance. The texture should be crunchy and slightly pink in color. Make no more than two servings at a time!
THAI-STYLE PORK
A creamy Thai peanut sauce coats tender pork in this delectable dish. The recipe is from a friend in my cooking club, and it's always a favorite. -Amy Van Orman, Rockford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the first 4 ingredients. Place pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with sauce. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. , Remove pork and cut into bite-size pieces; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter. Add pork., Serve with rice. Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts. If desired, drizzle with lime juice and chili sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-CRAZY PORK AND PAPAYA
Make and share this Stir-Crazy Pork and Papaya recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Asian
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the cashews and gently toss until golden brown. Remove with a perforated spoon and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the chilli and garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Raise the heat and add the pork, greens and lime zest. Fry for a few minutes until pork begins to colour.
- Add the lime juice, soy sauce and papaya. Heat through for 1 minute, stirring.
- Return the cashews to the wok and toss to mix.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a green papaya that is firm and not too ripe.
- If you can't find green papaya, you can substitute unripe mango or carrot.
- Be careful not to overcook the pork; it should be cooked through but still tender.
- If you like your papaya salad spicy, add more chili peppers or chili paste to taste.
- Serve the papaya salad immediately, or it will lose its crunch.
Conclusion:
Thai-style papaya salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, I highly recommend trying this one.
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