Meat
Phaksha koo (fried dried pork)
Thin strips of pork dried and then fried with chillies and spices, crispy and very salty. It is a traditional countryside dish, often served with red rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the pork into thin strips and dry them in the open air or in a very low oven for 2 hours.
- Thinly slice the onion and the dried chillies.
- Heat the oil and fry the pork strips over medium heat for 10 minutes, until crispy.
- Add the onion and chillies, then stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and chilli powder, drain and serve with rice.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Stir-fry fresh pork strips directly without drying, extending the cooking time by 5 minutes.
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