Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

Pork · world favourite.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 3 tablespoons Prahok
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic
• 2 chopped Shallots
• 2 Chilli
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
• Juice of 1 Lime
• Garnish Cilantro

Method

1. Heat the pan — Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Prep and chop — Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
3. Heat the pan — Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent burning—garlic can turn bitter if overcooked.
4. Add ingredients — Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir — Stir in 3 tbsp prahok and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors, mashing it slightly into the pork.
6. Simmer — Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
7. Simmer — Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the coconut milk—a steady bubble is ideal.
8. Stir — Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 2 minced Thai chilies, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
9. Mix together — Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
10. Serve — Tip: Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its fresh, tangy flavor without cooking it out.
11. Prep and chop — Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
12. Continue cooking — Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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