Description
A flavorful Thai dish featuring ground pork with a blend of spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tablespoon high-heat oil (vegetable or coconut)
- 3 tablespoons Southern Thai curry paste
- 18 ounces ground pork (preferably lean)
- Fish sauce (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 6 kaffir lime leaves (finely sliced)
- 4 red bird’s eye chilies (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat.
- Cook the ground pork for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Incorporate the curry paste and mix well.
- Flavor it up with fish sauce and sugar, cooking for an additional minute.
- Finishing touches with kaffir lime leaves and chilies, stirring for another minute.
- Serve immediately over warm rice or lettuce wraps.
Notes
Ensure pork is at room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg