Thai Caramelised Pork Salad

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 14
Sweet, spicy, and tangy Thai caramelized pork salad
in Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 small red chilies , seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot , shredded
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon star ground aniseed
650 g pork fillets or 650 g tenderloin
100 g salad leaves
4 spring onions , sliced
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup mint leaf
1/4 cup coriander leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
270
Sugar
22g
Fat
7g
This Thai caramelized pork salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for warm weather. The combination of pork, salad greens, and herbs is a classic Thai flavor profile, with a sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing tying everything together. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork, and the dressing can be made in advance to save time. The salad is easy to customize, so feel free to add in your own favorite veggies if you like. Overall, this salad is a great way to get in your protein and veggies all in one delicious meal.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, mix together soy sauce, sugar, chopped red chilies, shredded gingerroot, fish sauce, lime juice, and star ground aniseed. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, then set it aside.
2.Slice the pork fillets or tenderloin thinly, and set them aside.
3.Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the sliced pork until caramelized.
4.In a large mixing bowl, toss together salad leaves, sliced spring onions, basil leaves, mint leaves, and coriander leaves.
5.Arrange the caramelized pork on top of the salad mixture, then drizzle the sauce over the top.
6.Serve immediately.

PROS

The combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors in this salad is unique and satisfying.

This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

This salad is low in calories, high in protein, and packed with healthy vegetables.

CONS

The pork can be high in fat depending on the cut you use.
Choose lean cuts like tenderloin if you’re watching your fat intake.

The dressing is high in sugar, so if you’re looking for a low-sugar salad, you may want to skip the sauce or use a sugar substitute.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Thai caramelized pork salad is an excellent source of protein, which helps build and repair muscle tissue.
The salad greens and herbs are rich in nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like calcium and iron.
The ginger and fish sauce used in the dressing have anti-inflammatory properties, while the red chilies contain capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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