Name: Crispy Thai Pork Salad (Nam Tok Moo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder or tenderloin; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-2 Thai chilies, finely chopped; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; Lettuce leaves, for serving

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Instructions

1
Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.
2
Rub the pork with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper.
3
Grill or pan-sear the pork for 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
4
Remove the pork from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, toasted rice powder, sugar, and chopped chilies.
6
Add the sliced pork, shallot, mint, cilantro, green onions, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
7
Toss gently to combine and coat everything with the dressing.
8
Serve the salad over lettuce leaves, garnishing with extra herbs and a sprinkle of toasted rice powder if desired.

Crispy Thai Pork Salad (Nam Tok Moo)

Instructions

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