Nothing feels more like home than a plate of Thai Fried Pork. If you are looking to try a new snack then you will find delight in these delicious well-seasoned pork pieces. It is so simple, but you will appreciate its rich taste.
What Is Thai Fried Pork
Thai Fried Pork is a traditional dish in Thai Cuisine. Unlike other recipes, this one is usually made at home as suppose to being a restaurant item in itself. Plus, you only need a handful of ingredients to make from scratch for any family dinner or friends’ reunion.
In Thailand specifically, Thai Fried Pork is usually eaten as a snack with nuts and beer. There is not to say that it can’t be found elsewhere as you can find it at certain Thai restaurants. Usually, pork is chosen as the main ingredient when preparing this dish recipe but you can always substitute it with chicken, Gai Tod Gratiem.
Another variant is Nuea Tod Gratiem which uses beef as its choice of meat. Additionally, there is a seafood version of the meal, but it is quite a rare sight.It costs around 50 baht when you order out at the food stall or Thai restaurant.
If you happen to be or have been to Bangkok, you will notice that it costs higher around tourist spots. It can be around 80 to 100 baht for the menu item. If you are not fond of crowded places, you should avoid these areas or even better yet, try making it at home.
Thai Fried Pork is usually served over rice. So, if you try making it at home, you should start cooking rice first, so when it is cooked and ready, you only need to dig in. You will that in any recipes online, ground pork is nearly used in all of them but feel free to use any type of pork that you have.
For those who are trying to watch their weight, freely add the pork to a plain salad bowl. The harmonious blend of fried pork and vegetables can give you that perfect crunch and flavour you can’t find elsewhere.
Nutritional Information For Thai Fried Pork
Just as any protein, Fried Pork is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent addition to your diet. However, it depends on the trim of the meat. Usually, the fat content is around 10-16% and made up of mainly saturated and mono-saturated fats.
If you are want to find the leanest cut, then tenderloin, loin, and sirloin are the healthiest options.That being said, you should limit how much you consume overcooked red meats. Carcinogenic substances are found when foods are grilled or fried at extremely high temperatures.
Although it gives it the crunch that we all love, it can raise concerns for risks of cancer. If you are trying to maintain a healthy diet, you should consume fried pork at moderate amounts.
Where To Find Thai Fried Pork
Bite into the traditional home-cooked style dish of Thai Fried Pork at these Thai restaurants we have found in Malaysia. For those who are yet to try, Boran Thai Street Food is a great option for starters. The dish is usually served with a bowl of rice and topped off with fried egg and garlic.
Get an authentic taste of Thai Fried Pork at Sawatdee Thai Seafood Restaurant for dining in or home delivery.
Find out about other Thai Dishes on foodpanda!