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Thai marinated ground pork in a white bowl
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How To Marinate Ground Pork Thai Style

This recipe is the ultimate Thai marinade for ground or minced pork. You can use it to flavor dumpling and deep-fried wontons fillings, Thai style pork balls (which are often in Thai soups), or even the pork in Thai pork toasts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 848kcal
Author: Nart

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cilantro roots rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon white peppercorns
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • 10.6 ounces ground pork
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pinch sugar

Instructions

  • Finely pound the cilantro roots with a pestle in a mortar.
  • Once the cilantro roots are finely pounded, add the white peppercorns and continue to pound.
  • Add the garlic and pound until everything is well-mixed and fine. Scoop the mixture off the mortar and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, sugar, and saam gler mixture to the ground pork.
  • Use your hand to mix all the ingredients together and let sit for at least 10 minutes.

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Notes

  1. Every time you buy fresh cilantro, don't throw the roots away! Remember to cut, thoroughly rinse, and freeze them for future use.
  2. Every time you buy fresh cilantro, don't throw the roots away! Remember to cut, thoroughly rinse, and freeze them for future use.
  3. The longer you let the pork sit in the marinade, the better it is.

Nutrition

Calories: 848kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg