Best 2 Nam Sod Thai Pork Salad Recipes

Nam sod thai pork salad is an incredibly flavorful and fragrant dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It combines the bright, tangy flavors of lime and lemongrass with the savory richness of pork and the crunchy texture of fresh vegetables. This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork and is also a healthy and refreshing option for lunch or dinner. It can be served on its own or with rice or noodles.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

NAM SOD (PORK SALAD WITH MINT, PEANUTS AND GINGER)

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A very refreshing taste experience that paired well with a bottle of Gewurztraminer that I wanted to use up. We use the lettuce to make little bundles of the salad. This recipe is from the book "Thai Cooking Class" by Asia Books.

Provided by Titanium Chef

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

500 g ground lean pork or 500 g finely chopped pork (~1.1 lbs)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried chili
1 teaspoon finely sliced fresh chili
2 tablespoons onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons shallots, sliced into 2 cm pieces
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely sliced
1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh
2 tablespoons coriander, fresh,chopped,leaves & stems
6 large lettuce leaves
roasted peanuts
finely sliced ginger
dried chilies or fresh chili
mint
coriander sprig

Steps:

In large saucepan place minced pork with water; cook slowly over med heat until pork is cooked through but still tender.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice, fish sauce, dried and fresh chili.
Stir.
When cooled, add onion, shallots, peanuts, ginger, mint and coriander leaves.
Toss lightly.
Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with mounds of peanuts, ginger and chili.
Decorate with mint and coriander sprigs if desired.

NAM SOD (THAI PORK SALAD)

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This is a spicy, flavorful pork salad that is eaten as a side or main dish. You can serve it on cabbage or lettuce leaves. It can also be served over shredded cabbage, bean thread (mung bean noodles), or lettuce. Try your local Asian market to find Thai peppers, fish sauce, and fresh mint leaves. Fresh lime juice is important. A lot of prep but worth it in the end. You can also serve over noodles, or chop lettuce and cabbage together and spoon mixture over it in a bowl. You can garnish the mixture with chiles, peanuts, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves. This recipe tastes just like what you get at a Thai restaurant. It will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

Provided by Bud W

Categories Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups fresh lime juice
12 fresh red or green Thai peppers, seeded and chopped, or to taste
¼ cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dried chile flakes
6 shallots, sliced very thin, or more to taste
4 cups chopped fresh mint
1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1 onion, halved and sliced very thin
1 red onion, sliced very thin
6 green onions, coarsely sliced, or more to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
2 pounds fresh ground lean pork, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) package romaine lettuce hearts

Steps:

Combine lime juice, fresh Thai peppers, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and dried chile flakes in a bowl and mix well. Add shallots, mint, cilantro, peanuts, onion, red onion, green onions, and ginger. Mix well.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir to break it up until pork is no longer pink in the center but not yet browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Allow pork to cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
Transfer pork to a bowl and add dressing mixture; mix very well. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, like putting a hot dog in a bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 714.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

To save time, use store-bought ground pork or chicken instead of grinding it yourself.
If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to make the dressing.
The key to a great nam sod is the balance of flavors. Make sure to taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serve the nam sod with a variety of fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. This will help to add freshness and crunch to the dish.
Nam sod can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy meal.

Conclusion:

Nam sod is a delicious and easy-to-make Thai salad that is perfect for a hot summer day. The combination of salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give nam sod a try. You won't be disappointed!