Gaeng Hang Lay Pork Belly Curry
Ingredients
- dried chillies
- garlic
- shallots
- lemongrass
- shrimp paste
- Indian-style spice mix
- pork belly
- stock
- ginger
- pickled garlic
- sour fruit (such as santol or tamarind)
Preparation
Make a paste by combining dried chillies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, and shrimp paste, then incorporate the Indian-style spice mix
Marinate fatty chunks of pork belly in the paste
Brown the marinated pork in a large pot
Add stock, ginger, pickled garlic, and sour fruit to the mixture
Cook slowly over low heat to render the fat and tenderize the meat
Tips
Use high-quality, organic pork belly for better taste and texture
Santol can be substituted with tamarind or pineapple, adjusting for tartness as needed
