ISAAN PAPAYA SALAD WITH FRIED PORK BELLY
This is the style of papaya salad we make at home on our family rice farm in Isaan in northeastern Thailand. It's different from the Bangkok ''big city'' version: It's funkier and more pungent from the addition of fermented fish sauce and salted crab. Traditionally, the salad is eaten with grilled or fried meat. Here we pair it with pork belly; the crunch and tang of the salad cuts the heaviness of the pork and balances out the dish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the som tom (papaya salad): Combine the chiles, garlic and palm sugar in a large mortar and bash with a pestle until it forms a coarse paste, 2 to 5 minutes. (You can also combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and use gloved hands to break, shred and mash the ingredients together.) Add the tomatoes, fermented fish sauce, fish sauce, tamarind juice and limes and mix well. Add the papaya, carrot and salted crab and mix gently.
- For the fried pork belly: Combine the fish sauce, sugar and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add the pork and massage the ingredients into the meat. Refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes to marinate.
- Place the tempura flour in a large bowl. Coat the pork belly in the flour and place on a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack. Pour oil to the depth of 1 to 2 inches into a large heavy skillet and place over medium to low heat. When hot, gently place the pork belly in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the pork briefly on a clean wire rack set over a sheet pan. Serve with the papaya salad.
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pancee gamer
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The flavors were great and the pork belly was crispy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
minecraft
[email protected]I love this salad! The flavors are so refreshing and the pork belly adds a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.
Junia Akther
[email protected]This is the best papaya salad I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the pork belly is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
292 315 Md Nurul Amin Sikder
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the pork belly was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Thai salad.
steve okafor
[email protected]This salad was a bit underwhelming. The flavors were not as complex as I expected and the pork belly was a bit dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Aurag Rajak
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were delicious and the pork belly was crispy. I would definitely make this again.
Ishtiaq Ali
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and the pork belly was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
DANIEL Neil
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The flavors were great and the pork belly was crispy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
malik ahmad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the pork belly was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Thai salad.
Bilawal Usman
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The pork belly was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.
Ammarah Sami
[email protected]I love papaya salad, and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic and the pork belly was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.
Nicolas Ochoa
[email protected]This was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the pork belly was a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again soon.
robinhoodjax rj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of papaya, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing was flavorful and the pork belly was crispy. I would definitely make this again.
Sushant Singh rajput
[email protected]This papaya salad was a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy was perfectly balanced, and the fried pork belly added a nice savory touch. I'll definitely be making this again.