Ecomely

Language

Silaw (marinated raw pork): recipe illustration
Meat

Silaw (marinated raw pork)

Dish of the Atayal and other Indigenous peoples of Taiwan, made from raw pork marinated in acidic fruit juice and spices. Lime or green mango "cooks" the surface of the meat, which is eaten cold in thin slices.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Save to favoritesAdd to my shopping list

Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Freeze the meat for 1 hour beforehand so it can be sliced very thinly, then cut it into very fine strips against the grain.
  2. Squeeze the juice of the limes and mix it with the salt, ginger and a little finely chopped chilli.
  3. Put the meat in a bowl, pour over the marinade and mix well so each slice is coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes, until the surface of the meat turns opaque and whitish.
  5. Drain lightly, then add the very finely sliced onion, the rest of the chilli, the mint and the pepper.
  6. Serve immediately, very cold, with fresh mint leaves on the side.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. The pork must be absolutely fresh and of butcher quality; if in doubt, opt for a cooked version with the same marinade.

Herb version. Add a handful of coriander and a few stalks of finely sliced lemongrass for a more aromatic taste.

More ideas

Khong bah png (Kǒng-bah-pn̄g)1 h 45 · 4 serv.Braised pork rice (lu rou fan, Ló͘-bah-pn̄g)1 h · 4 serv.Œuf de fer (tiě dàn)1 h 25 · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyMongolian beef32 min · 4 serv.Shuangbaotai (Taiwanese double sesame bun)55 min · 4 serv.Mutton hot pot (羊肉爐)1 h 35 · 4 serv.Barrel chicken (桶仔雞)1 h 25 · 4 serv.Dongshan Duck (tête de canard de Dongshan)1 h 20 · 4 serv.

Original Ecomely recipe.