Sesame pork with Thai cucumber salad is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The tender pork, coated in a savory sesame sauce, pairs perfectly with the refreshing and crunchy Thai cucumber salad. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying meal.
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THAI-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a great side dish for any kind of grilled and glazed meat. It is also perfect as an entree for a light dinner.
Provided by Michael Alejandro Genao
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 223.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
QUICK AND EASY ASIAN SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD
A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just cucumbers.
Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
- Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 958.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
SESAME PORK WITH THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
From Thai Cooking and More. To toast sesame seeds, spread seeds in a small skillet. Shake skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop and turn golden. Prep time does not include marinade time.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce and garlic in a small cup.
- Place tenderloin in a resealable food storage bag; pour soy/garlic mixture over the pork; turn to coat and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- While pork marinates, prepare cucumber salad.
- Wash, but do not peel cucumber; cut into thin slices.
- Mix cucumber and onion in a medium bowl.
- Combine vinegar, lime juice and sugar in a small bowl; stir into cucumbers and onions.
- Cover and refrigerate salad at least 30 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and top with peanuts before serving.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Drain pork, reserving 1 tablespoon of the marinade.
- Combine honey, brown sugar, ginger and reserved marinade in a small bowl.
- Place pork in a shallow foil lined roasting pan; brush with 1/2 the honey mixture; roast for 10 minutes.
- Turn pork over and brush with remaining honey mixture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on the top.
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
- Let pork rest under a foil tent on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Internal temp will continue to rise to about 160 degrees.
- Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve with Thai cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1070.8, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 23.3, Protein 28
SESAME PORK SALAD
Make and share this Sesame Pork Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JanetB-KY
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine rice, pork, snow peas, cucumber, onion, sesame seeds and red pepper in large bowl.
- Combine broth, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and oils in a small jar with lid; shake well to blend.
- Pour over rice mixture; toss lightly and serve either chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 538.8, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.9
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality sesame oil, preferably toasted sesame oil.
- To make the pork extra crispy, fry it in small batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan.
- Be careful not to overcook the pork, or it will become tough and dry.
- The cucumber salad is a great way to balance out the richness of the pork.
- To save time, you can use store-bought cucumber salad mix.
- If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
- Serve the sesame pork with rice or noodles, and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
This sesame pork with Thai cucumber salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is crispy and flavorful, and the cucumber salad is refreshing and light. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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