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Nam Sod (Thai Ginger Pork Salad)
This easy nam sod recipe makes a tasty Thai ginger pork salad with peanuts and a zesty chili-lime dressing. Ready in minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g ground pork
- 2 tbsp water
- 6 g ginger (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup coriander (cilantro) (finely chopped)
- a handful of carrot (shredded)
- 2 shallots (finely sliced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 fresh chili peppers (finely sliced, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables by julienning the carrot, mincing the ginger, slicing the shallots and chilies, and roughly chopping the herbs. Set aside.
- 2
Bring water to a simmer in a pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until just done, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the pork with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Add the prepared vegetables and toss together.
- 5
Finish with roasted peanuts, mix gently, and serve immediately.