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Thai Garlic Fried Pork (Moo Tod Kratiem)

Servings : 2
Spice Level : Not spicy
Skill Level : Easy
Prep : 15 min
Cook : 15 min
Total : 30 min

Ingredients

Marinated Pork

[] 2 coriander roots
[] 2 tbsp Thai garlic, skin-on
[] 1/2 tsp white peppercorns
[] |300g pork tenderloin (or pork shoulder) |(cut into bite-size pieces)
[] 1 tbsp oyster sauce
[] 1 tbsp seasoning sauce
[] 1 tsp sugar
[] 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Garlic Topping

[] |1/3 cup Thai garlic, skin on| (lightly crushed)
[] 1 pinch salt
[] 1/4 tbsp sugar
[] |vegetable oil |(for frying)

For Frying

[] 1 tbsp seasoning sauce
[] 3 tbsp crispy frying flour
[] |vegetable oil |(use the same oil from frying garlic)

Garnish

[] fresh coriander leaves

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the pork

[] Pound coriander roots, garlic, and white pepper until fine.
[] Cut pork into bite size pieces. Place the sliced pork into a mixing bowl
[] Add the garlic paste to the pork along with oyster sauce, seasoning sauce, sugar, and vegetable oil.
[] Massage well until the pork absorbs the marinade.
[] Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

2. Fry the garlic

[] Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
[] Add the crushed garlic and fry gently until golden and fragrant.
[] Season with a pinch of salt and sugar.
[] Remove and drain on paper towel. Set aside. This garlic will be used as topping.

3. Prepare the pork for frying

[] Add seasoning sauce and crispy frying flour to the marinated pork.
[] Mix until evenly coated.

4. Fry the pork

[] Using the same oil from frying the garlic, fry the pork in batches.
[] Cook until crispy, golden, and fully cooked through.
[] Remove and drain excess oil.

5. Assemble and serve

[] Transfer the crispy pork to a serving plate.
[] Top generously with fried garlic.
[] Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.