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Thai street food has gained a lot of popularity over the years, and for good reason. The vibrant and flavourful dishes offer a unique and delicious experience that is hard to find anywhere else. One of the most popular Thai street food dishes is crispy pork belly.

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Thai Style Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy pork belly, or moo krob in Thai, is a dish made from succulent and crispy pieces of pork belly that are typically served with a spicy dipping sauce. The dish can be found at street vendors and markets throughout Thailand and has become a favourite among locals and tourists alike.

The key to making crispy pork belly is in the preparation. The pork belly is first marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and other seasonings. Sometimes soy sauce is also used. It is then cooked in boiling water for several hours until it is tender and the fat has rendered out. The pork is then allowed to cool and is sliced into pieces. The slices are then fried until crispy on the outside, resulting in a deliciously crunchy texture.

Crispy pork belly is often served with a side of steamed rice and a spicy dipping sauce made from chillies, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. The sauce adds a tangy and spicy flavour that complements the rich and savoury flavour of the pork.

Thai street food is known for its bold flavours, and crispy pork belly is no exception. It is a dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings for something savoury and crunchy. If you’re ever in Thailand, make sure to stop by a street vendor and try this delicious dish for yourself.

Thai Style Crispy Pork Belly

Thai Style Crispy Pork

Crispy pork belly, or, Moo Krob as it is known in Thai, is a dish made from succulent and crispy pieces of pork belly, served with a spicy dipping sauce. The dish can be found at street markets throughout Thailand.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Course Snack, Dinner, Lunch, Midweek Meals, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Thai, Asian, 15 - 30 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the pork belly

• 500 g Pork Belly
• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 tsp White Pepper
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 4 tbsp Plain Flour
• Oil to cook

Dipping Sauce

• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 Lime Juiced
• 2 tsp Chilli Flakes
• 1 Spring Onion Sliced
• 1 tbsp Corriander, chopped

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Instructions

 

Dipping Sauce

• Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Adjustments can be made to all of the ingredients according to your taste.
  2 tbsp Fish Sauce, 1 Lime Juiced, 2 tsp Chilli Flakes, 1 Spring Onion Sliced, 1 tbsp Corriander, chopped

Crispy Pork Belly

• In a bowl, mix the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and pepper before rubbing this marinade all over the pork belly slices and leave for aboout 30 minutes.
  500 g Pork Belly, 2 tbsp Fish Sauce, 1 tsp White Pepper, 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tsp Sugar, 4 tbsp Plain Flour
• In a frying pan cook the pork belly for around 8 minutes or so
  Oil to cook
• When cooked, simply cut the pork into bit size pieces. I served this with sticky rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 58.2gFat: 33.7gSaturated Fat: 14.4gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 2741mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0gSugar: 1.3gCalcium: 4mgIron: 0mg

Keyword thailand, thai food, street food, pork, sticky rice

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