Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15
Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter, Sweet and Savory Delight
in Thai

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 serrano chilies , seeded and cut in strips
4 garlic cloves , coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb boneless pork , cut in strips
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water
2 cups diced mangoes
3 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts , crushed
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
371
Sugar
7g
Fat
28g
Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter is a staple dish in Thai cuisine. It's commonly found on the streets of Thailand as a quick and satisfying snack. The mangoes in this dish are unripe, which gives them a tangy and crisp taste that pairs well with the savory pork. The peanuts add crunch, and cilantro gives a fresh flavor to the dish. Overall, it's a Thai culinary adventure for your taste buds!

Instructions

1.In a mortar, pound the chilies, garlic, and ginger into a paste.
2.Heat the oil on medium-high heat in a wok or large skillet.
3.Add the paste and stir for 1 minute to release the flavors.
4.Add the pork and stir until cooked through.
5.Add the fish sauce, shrimp paste, sugar, and water; bring to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
7.Remove from heat, add mangoes, peanuts, and cilantro; stir and serve.

PROS

Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter is a great combination of sweet and savory.

It is a colorful dish that looks great on the table, and it’s easy to make.

Perfect for hot weather, it’s light and refreshing with a touch of heat from the chili peppers.

CONS

This dish is mildly spicy, but if you want to reduce the heat, you can decrease the number of chili peppers.

This dish has shrimp paste, which may be an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter is a good source of protein from the pork.
Mangoes are high in Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, making them great for your digestion and immune system.
The shrimp paste has probiotics which is great for gut health.

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