Description
Crispy Authentic Moo Dad Deaw is a popular Thai snack made from thinly sliced, marinated pork that is then dried or fried until golden and crispy. It offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces Pork, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons Palm Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted Coriander Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted Black Peppercorns
Instructions
- Roast the spices: Lightly toast the coriander, cumin, and black peppercorns in a dry pan for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Process the spices: Transfer the toasted spices to a mortar, add the minced garlic, and pound everything into a fine paste.
- Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine the spice paste with palm sugar, fish sauce, and salt. Coat the pork thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Dehydrate the meat: Sun-dry the marinated pork for 4-12 hours, or use a dehydrator set between 145-160°F for 4-8 hours until it’s firm yet slightly moist.
- Cook the pork: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350-375°F. Deep-fry the pork for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, or grill until charred and thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Once cooked, drizzle the Moo Dad Deaw with lime juice for an exciting zing. Optional: Serve with sticky rice.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, marinate the pork for at least 4 hours; overnight is recommended.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
- Ensure your fish sauce is gluten-free if required.
- Lean cuts of pork are ideal for this crispy Moo Dad Deaw recipe.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Drying, Frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg