Lao mu nam tok (pork)
Lao mu nam tok is a delicious and savory dish from Laos. It's a spicy grilled meat salad that is typically made with grilled beef or pork, combined with fresh herbs, chili, lime juice, fish sauce, and ground toasted rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork grilled, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- 2-3 Thai chilies finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons roasted rice powder (ground toasted rice)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Grill the pork until cooked through, then thinly slice it. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mint leaves, cilantro, green onions, and Thai chilies.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, roasted rice powder, sugar until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the herbs and mix well.
- Add the sliced grilled meat to the herb mixture and toss gently until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let the flavors meld together for about 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the meat to absorb the dressing.
- Serve the Lao mu nam tok as a salad or wrap it in lettuce leaves for a refreshing and flavorful bite.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mg (27%)Sodium: 1133mg (49%)Potassium: 569mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1102IU (22%)Vitamin C: 44mg (53%)Calcium: 65mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
