Pork: Pork Dishes: Thai Pork Salad

This lowfat salad is quick and easy while retaining its authentic Thai flavors.

Author: Debbie Rizzetto
Date: March 23, 2006

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

3/4 lb lean ground pork
3 fresh limes
2 cup cold water
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp rice vinegar, seasoned
1/8 tsp cayenne
2 Tbsp Thai fish sauce
4 cup finely shredded cabbage

Directions:

Combine the pork and the juice of one lime in a saucepan. Cover with the salted cold water and bring to a simmer until the pork is cooked. Ground pork should take about 3 minutes. Other pork will take longer.

Strain the pork in a colander, pat between two paper towels to remove excess fat. Toss pork with the sliced shallots, mint and cilantro. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Variations:

For added flavor, after all ingredients have been mixed, try adding 1/4 cup of dry roasted peanuts or a tablespoon of peanut butter. But remember, this will increase the fat content of this recipe dramatically!

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