Saturday, 13 September 2025

THAI-STYLE CRISPY PORK BELLY


Comfort & Craving

“Because food is never just food”


If you’re craving something rich, crispy, and deeply flavorful, this Thai-style crispy pork belly — known as moo saam chun tod nam pla — is exactly what you need. The secret? Fish sauce. It brings out the best in pork, adding that unmistakable umami depth.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb pork belly (boneless mid-belly, skin removed)
  2. Cut into strips about 1” x ¾”
  3. 1½ tbsp fish sauce
  4. 1 tsp sugar
  5. ½ tsp ground pepper

In a bowl, combine the pork with fish sauce, sugar, and pepper. Mix well and massage the marinade into the meat until all the liquid is absorbed.

In a separate bowl, mix:

  1. 2 tbsp cornstarch
  2. 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Sprinkle this mixture over the pork, tossing to coat evenly. Let the pork sit for a few minutes so it absorbs the flour fully.

Heat enough oil for deep frying. Once hot:

  1. First fry: Add pork and fry until lightly golden.
  2. Remove from oil and let it rest. This step helps render some fat and improves texture.
  3. Second fry: Return the pork to the hot oil and fry again until deeply golden and crispy.

Transfer to a paper towel to drain.


Crispy, savory, and packed with flavor — this dish goes perfectly with sticky rice, fresh vegetables, or as a crunchy appetizer with beer


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