Sticky Thai pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Sticky Thai pork
30 min.
6
242kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with our Sticky Thai Pork recipe, a delightful dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With its perfect balance of savory and sweet, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only delicious but also a healthier option for those with dietary restrictions. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering side that brings an exciting twist to your meal.

The star of this dish is the minced pork, which gets its character from the aromatic blend of fresh ginger, garlic, and spicy green chillies. The addition of coriander brings a refreshing note, while the dried shrimp contributes a unique umami flavor that elevates the entire experience. As the pork cooks in the wok, it becomes beautifully sticky and caramelized, enveloped in the rich layers of flavor from the fish sauce and palm sugar.

Served atop thin, juicy pineapple slices, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, Sticky Thai Pork is versatile enough to serve as an enticing side or a stand-alone dish. Prepare to delight your senses with this easy-to-make recipe that showcases bold, authentic Thai flavors. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  •  ginger fresh
  •  garlic clove roughly chopped
  •  to 2 chilies slit green
  • small bunch cilantro leaves with the root intact, chop that instead) finely chopped canned
  • 50 fish sauce dried drained for 10 mins, then
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 200 ground pork minced
  • tsp fish sauce 
  • 100 g muscovado sugar light
  • 0.5  pineapple peeled sliced very thinly

Equipment

  • food processor
  • wok

Directions

  1. Put the ginger, garlic, chilli, coriander stalks (or root) and shrimp into a food processor and whizz to a paste.
  2. Heat a wok, add the oil, then add the paste. Fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the pork, stir well and fry for 5 mins until cooked through. Stir in the fish sauce and the palm sugar, then cook for a good 10 mins more, until the meat becomes sticky, dark and caramelised. Can be made up to 2 days ahead, then reheated. Cool a little, top each pineapple slice with a teaspoon of the sticky pork and devour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein20.13%
Fat35.35%
Carbs44.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.61
Glycemic Load
5.25
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
9.468695645747%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.8kcal
12.09%
Fat:9.77g
15.03%
Saturated Fat:2.98g
18.62%
Carbohydrates:27.69g
9.23%
Net Carbohydrates:26.07g
9.48%
Sugar:24.17g
26.85%
Cholesterol:119mg
39.67%
Sodium:446.72mg
19.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.52g
25.04%
Vitamin C:38.66mg
46.86%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.61%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.39%
Selenium:8.66µg
12.37%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.65%
Vitamin B3:1.89mg
9.46%
Vitamin K:8.84µg
8.42%
Iron:1.28mg
7.1%
Phosphorus:66.9mg
6.69%
Fiber:1.62g
6.49%
Calcium:64.05mg
6.41%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.24%
Potassium:216.71mg
6.19%
Copper:0.11mg
5.67%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.65%
Magnesium:19.61mg
4.9%
Folate:16.89µg
4.22%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.19%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.97%
Vitamin A:136.21IU
2.72%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.58%