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Thai Soybean, Coconut Cream, and Ground Pork Recipe

This is an absolutely delicious Thai dip method that features ground pork with fermented soy beans called toon in Laos, as a thick and delicious dip.

By Food DeskThailand2 min read
Thai Soybean, Coconut Cream, and Ground Pork Recipe

It’s often eaten with sticky rice known as khao niew. Components 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 2 shallots, sliced thinly 1 lb of ground pork 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups of of fermented soybeans 1 cup of coconut milk or cream 2 tablespoons of paprika 4 tablespoons of palm sugar 3 Thai birds eye chiles, coarsely chopped 3 Thai bird's eye chiles Thai egg plant Long green beans cucumbers Method Rinse the soy beans thoroughly to remove the salt.

Add in the shallots and cook until translucent. Next, put the coconut cream into the same pot and bring it to a boil.

After it starts boiling, lower the temperature to medium high setting. Add in the fermented soybeans, paprika, and palm sugar. Add in ground pork using a spatula to separate the meat.

Continue preparation until the pork is cooked all the way. Serve with khao niew and fresh vegetables like green beans and cucumber.

Key facts
  • Who: Thai
  • Figures: 1 lb
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