Authentic Thai Recipe for
Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly
Authentic Thai Recipe for
Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly
ผักคะน้าหมูกรอบพิเศษ (Pad Kana Moo Krob)
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First published on April 6, 2015
Recipe by W. Tipsuwan
Yield: 1 - 2 serving
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cooking time: 5 Minutes
Ready in: 10 Minutes
Ingredient List:
- 1/2 Cup Crispy Deep-fried Pork Belly
- 1 - 2 medium stalks Chinese broccoli
- 1 - 2 Thai Long Chilies
- 3 large cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dark Sweet Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
About my Pad Kana Moo Krob:
About my Pad Kana Moo Krob:
This recipe is for our version of Pad Kana Moo Krob, made with a special dark and sweet sauce. The dish is not at all spicy, so it can be enjoyed by everyone. The ingredients we use include Chinese Broccoli, a dark green leafy vegetable that is similar to kale, crispy pork belly slices, sweet red chilies, and garlic. They are slowly stir fried together with oyster sauce and dark sweet soy sauce until a deliciously thick and sticky dark brown sauce is obtained. This is quite different than the usual way of making Pad Kana, which has a very light and thin garlic sauce that is slightly salty. Try ours. We think you'll enjoy it!
Step by Step Directions:
Step by Step Directions:
How to Make Pad Kana Moo Krob
How to Make Pad Kana Moo Krob
Step 1
Prepare the deep-fried crispy pork belly according to our recipe found here or use your own recipe. Slice the cold Moo Krob into pieces about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
Step 2
Slice the bottom portion of the stalk of the Chinese broccoli on a diagonal, then slice across the entire leaf portion as you move up the stalk to create long thin strips.
Step 3
Slice the red peppers diagonally.
Step 4
Crush the garlic with a mortar and pestle, garlic press, or just crush them with a knife handle. The important part is to crush them, not chop them, as you want to really push the juices out of the garlic. Measure and have ready the sauces and sugar.
Step 5
Put the oil in a wok or frying pan over low heat. Add the garlic and fry slowly for about 15 seconds. Keep the heat very low so it cooks slowly and doesn't burn. Next add the moo krob slices. Stir them into the oil and garlic and fry slowly until they just get a little hot. You do not want to cook the meat much, as it will dry out and get hard.
Step 6
Add the oyster sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar. Stir it in well, then turn the heat on high. Let it fry, stir constantly until it cooks down into a thick and sticky sauce and the pan looks dry.
Step 7
Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir in well to deglaze the pan and create a delicious dark gravy. Let this get really hot again and start to bubble fast.
Step 8
Add the chilies and cook for about 30 seconds. Now turn off the heat and add the cut Kana. Stir it in well and let it cook in the residual heat for about 30 seconds. You want it to stay crispy, so you are really just letting it wilt in the sauce.
Step 9
Serve with hot Thai Jasmine rice.
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