How to Make: Lao Pork Belly with Jeow Som

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining moisture.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is nutritious and gluten-free.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

Marinate pork belly with garlic, shallots, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork from marinade and pat dry.

Grill pork belly for 4-5 minutes on each side until crispy and cooked through.

Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare Jeow Som by blending chili peppers, garlic, shallots, lime juice, and fish sauce until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning of Jeow Som as needed.

Serve sliced pork belly with Jeow Som on the side.

Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves.

Accompany with sticky rice and sliced cucumber.

Cooking Techniques

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