How to Make Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly captures the essence of Thai cooking is Thai pork with peanut sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, all coming together to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

One of the key components of this dish is the succulent and tender pork, which is marinated in a flavorful blend of Thai spices and then grilled to perfection. The pork is then topped with a lusci...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup sliced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • On a plate, combine flour, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, and shake off any excess.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • While the pork chops cook, stir together chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Remove pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.
  • Pour peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 572mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 422mg