Pork With Coconut Milk

Submitted by Debbie R.

"Serve with sticky rice. From Bittman's, "The Best Recipes in the World." Garnish with fresh cilantro. It can be refrigerated for up to a day before reheating."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (corn or something neutral in flavor)
• 2 -3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 small fresh chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced
• 4 cups cconut milk
• 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)

directions

1. Heat oil over med-high heat until it shimmers, then add meat. Brown well on all sides, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper.
2. Turn heat to low and pour off most of the fat; save a couple tablespoons of the fat tho. Add garlic and chiles. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add coconut milk and nampla. Raise heat; bring to a boil, then turn heat to low again. Partially cover pan. Adjust heat so that it simmers steadily.
3. Cook for at least one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Do not let the bottom burn. If it becomes too thick, add water of about 1/2 cup or so at a time. Cook until meat is very tender.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

This is FANTASTIC! i think more peppers & garlic would be good, tho. ;) Just let this cook on low...and you will be rewarded with delicious melt in your mouth yumminess. A friend stopped by so mine actually cooked at a bare simmer for 2 hours. You can't rush this or your meat will be tough. Delicious! Made for my Zany teammate during ZWT6!