Thai pork tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican tacos with the bold and spicy flavors of Thai cuisine. This unique culinary creation offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a perfect option for those who enjoy bold and flavorful dishes. The combination of tender pork marinated in a blend of Thai spices, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce makes these tacos an irresistible treat. With just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
THAI-STYLE TACOS
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, green papaya and cucumber. Toss with the vinegar, sugar and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- For the chicken and sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the scallions, peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, hot sauce, ginger, lime zest and juice, garlic and about 2 tablespoons water; add more or less water depending on how thick you want the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toss a small amount of the sauce with the chicken to moisten.
- For serving: Top the toasted tortillas with the chicken, followed by some of the sauce and slaw. Garnish with the peanuts, cilantro, basil, chile and lime wedges.
CAMPBELL'S® THAI TACOS
These lettuce cups are a fun, easy and delicious weeknight recipe. Substitute ground turkey for the pork if desired.
Provided by Campbell's Canada
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large non-stick skillet, cook pork with ginger until pork is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in broth and cook until reduced by about half, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in green onions, carrot, red pepper, and hoisin and cook just until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes more.
- Serve pork mixture in lettuce leaves.
THAI CHICKEN TACOS
Inspired by a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, this recipe is an awesome way to use leftover chicken. If you have a little extra time, let the carrot and cucumber marinate in some rice vinegar before taco time. -Melissa Halonen, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat taco shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine chicken and 1/2 cup peanut sauce; heat through., In a small bowl, mix cucumber, carrot and cilantro. Serve chicken in taco shells with cucumber mixture and remaining peanut sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
THAI PORK TACOS
Spicy and sweet Thai pork and peppers, served taco-style in a buttered Naan wrapper with tamarind tempura onions and Thai curry peanut slaw. With inspiration from Timothy Delaghetto.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Thai
Time 50m
Yield 6 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 38
Steps:
- PORK FILLING:.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and thai chilies and cook about 1 minute or until softened. Add onions and bell peppers, cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until peppers and onions are just tender. Add ground pork. Sauté pork and vegetables until the pork is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, chili flakes and sugar. Stir to combine. Deglaze the pan with soy sauce, lime juice and fish sauce, stirring for another minute to combine. Remove the pan from heat and add basil. Toss to combine.
- TAMARIND TEMPURA ONIONS:.
- Soak onions slices in ice-cold water for 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In a deep saucepan, heat oil to about 360 degrees.
- Fill a large bowl with ice. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Combine ice water and tamarind sauce, then add to the flour mixture, whisk to create batter. Put the batter bowl inside the large bowl of ice. Batter onion slices shaking off excess batter and placing the onion rings into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- THAI CURRY PEANUT SLAW:.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until the garlic is translucent, about 1 minute. Add curry paste, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne and fish sauce. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. To finish, whisk in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes till the sauce thickens.
- In a large bowl, combine Napa and red cabbage, green onion and ginger root. Add soy sauce, peanuts and cilantro. Add 3/4 cup of Thai Curry dressing, toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- FOR TACO ASSEMBLY:.
- Toast naan on a large, buttered skillet until golden brown and slightly crispy. Fold the naan to resemble a taco and add 1 large scoop of pork filling. Top with 1-2 tempura onion rings and Thai curry peanut slaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2060.9, Fat 178.4, SaturatedFat 42.4, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 1873.3, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 43, Protein 34.9
THAI PORK TACOS
Steps:
- For the pork: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the pork, coconut milk, chili paste, ginger, salt, lime leaves, garlic and lemongrass in a large Dutch oven. Pour in 1 cup water and cover tightly. Bake until fork tender, about 4 hours. Shred the meat.
- For the slaw: Mix the cabbage, mayo, agave and mirin together just prior to serving to ensure crispness.
- For the pico de gallo: Mix the tomatoes, jalapenos and onions together.
- Warm the corn tortillas on skillet and place approximately 3 tablespoons of shredded pork on top. Top with some slaw, pico de gallo and cilantro.
PRESSURE-COOKER THAI SWEET CHILI PORK BOWLS
Grab that bottle of Sriracha! This Thai pork dish is a standout weeknight meal you won't want to miss. My pressure cooker does the hard stuff, but I still get the props. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place pork in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with mushrooms, onion and red pepper. Whisk together hoisin sauce, chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and rice vinegar; pour over vegetables. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally., Remove pork; shred with 2 forks. Return pork to pressure cooker; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions; serve with rice, lime wedges, and Sriracha.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
AUTHENTIC PORK TACOS
The tastiest and most authentic pork tacos but be sure you have plenty of time to prepare this tasty recipe
Provided by ChefDerekHobbs
Categories Mexican
Time 6h30m
Yield 23 ???, 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Get a large stock pot.
- Trim most of the big pieces of fat from the pork butt and add to stock pot.
- add chicken broth and water to cover.
- add all spices listed above.
- chop and de-seed all peppers, use gloves while doing so and add to pot.
- add can of tomatoes.
- add orange juice.
- add salt (adjust later).
- cook for 6 hours or until pork is tender enough to shred.
- Shred pork and assemble tacos with corn tortilla wraps and Mexican farmers cheese and fresh Pico salsa.
- Disclaimer ( You may need to experiment with measurements since I usually eyeball all of this and taste as I go).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.2, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 240.7, Sodium 288.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 6, Protein 70.7
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork: Opt for pork shoulder or loin, which are flavorful and tender cuts. Ensure the meat is fresh and free from any unpleasant odor.
- Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids enhances its taste. Allow the pork to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer for deeper flavors.
- Cook the pork properly: Cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to ensure it is safe to consume. Overcooking can make the pork dry and tough.
- Make flavorful toppings: The toppings can make or break your tacos. Experiment with a variety of toppings such as fresh cilantro, chopped onions, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa to add flavor and texture.
- Serve the tacos immediately: Freshly made tacos are the best. Serve them immediately after assembly to prevent the shells from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Thai pork tacos offer a unique and flavorful twist on the classic taco. By following these tips, you can create delicious and authentic Thai pork tacos that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or stovetop, and get ready to enjoy a taste of Thailand in taco form!
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