Name: Stir-Fried Pork in Coconut Milk
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1½ pounds boneless pork, preferably from the shoulder (Boston butt or picnic), cut into thin shreds and thoroughly dried; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 small dried chiles; 1 large white onion, sliced; About 1½ cups coconut milk, homemade or canned; 3 lime leaves, preferably fresh, or the zest of 1 lime; Lime wedges for serving; 3 tablespoons nam pla

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Akin to the preceding recipe, this one and its Japanese variation use additional liquid. This, plus the braising time, makes for a saucier dish that can be stretched, with white rice, to serve more people if you like. But in any case, it’s delicious. for information on Asian fish sauces like nam pla.

Other cuts of meat you can use here: boneless chicken.