How to Make Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce Recipe | Thai Village Food | Udom Food

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted soy sauce

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with lower sodium.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer similar juiciness at a lower fat content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can provide similar sweetness at a lower cost.

Cut pork belly into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate pork belly with fish sauce, minced garlic, sugar, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated pork belly to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

Remove pork belly and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In a small bowl, mix lime juice, chopped coriander, and sliced green onions for dipping sauce.

Serve fried pork belly with dipping sauce, sliced cucumber, and lettuce on the side.

Garnish with chopped peanuts and chili for added flavor.

Enjoy with steamed rice for a complete meal.

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