Ep 6: Spicy Grilled Pork Shoulder Salad (40 Thai Street Food Recipes as Recommended by CNN)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories and provides umami flavor.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and lower in fat.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Marinate pork shoulder in lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, and chili flakes for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork from marinade and season with salt.

Grill pork shoulder for 6-8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and juices run clear.

Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.

In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.

Add sliced pork to the salad and toss gently to combine.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, mint, and crushed peanuts before serving.

Drizzle with additional lime juice and fish sauce if desired.

Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens