Introducing a fiery delight straight from the heart of Thai cuisine: Ginger Ground Pork! 🌶️🍲 This recipe, passed down from a dear friend who brought the flavors of Thailand with her at a tender age of 21, promises an explosion of spicy goodness in every bite. Perfect for those craving a taste of the exotic in under 60 minutes, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 5 fresh ginger slices
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat Oil: Begin by heating oil in a wok over medium-high heat. |
| 2 | Infuse Aromatics: Add the garlic cloves and fresh ginger slices to the wok. Stir and sauté until fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence into the air. This usually takes about a minute or so. |
| 3 | Cook Pork: Once the aromatics have infused the oil, it’s time to introduce the star of the dish – the ground pork. Add it to the wok and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s no longer pink. This typically takes about 5-7 minutes, depending on the heat of your stove. |
| 4 | Add Yellow Onion: Incorporate the thinly sliced yellow onion into the wok with the cooked pork. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and slightly caramelized, which usually takes about 2 minutes. |
| 5 | Introduce Green Onions: Toss in the chopped green onions and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes. This adds a fresh, vibrant flavor to the dish. |
| 6 | Season and Finish: Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro and pour in the fish sauce, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Cook for about a minute more, ensuring that all the ingredients are well combined and heated through. |
| 7 | Adjust to Taste: As you’re cooking the last three ingredients – green onions, cilantro, and fish sauce – use your judgment to determine the desired firmness. You might prefer them slightly firmer or softer, depending on your personal taste preferences. |
| 8 | Serve: Once everything is cooked to perfection, it’s time to plate up this tantalizing dish! Serve your Ginger Ground Pork hot, alongside fluffy jasmine rice to soak up all the delicious flavors. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 396.4
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 81.8mg
- Sodium: 1140.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.6g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Protein: 22.4g
Serving:
This recipe yields approximately 4 servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family or for indulging in leftovers throughout the week. Each serving packs a punch of flavor and satisfaction, ensuring that every mealtime is an unforgettable culinary adventure.
So, gather your ingredients, fire up your wok, and get ready to embark on a gastronomic journey to Thailand with this sensational Ginger Ground Pork recipe! 🌶️🍚
