Thai Poached Pork Belly with Coriander Salad

Braise pork belly with aromatics, chill, slice, and pan-fry before glazing with a homemade spicy chilli jam and pickled vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1546.1 kcals 6184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.8 grams 215.1 grams
Fat 136.2 grams 544.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
130 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
knob
Butter
for frying
Fruits
3
piece
Lime
juice and zest
Meat
1
kg
Pork Belly
boneless, skin scored
NutsSeeds
2
stick
Lemongrass
lightly bruised
0.5
head
Garlic
sliced horizontally
4
sprig
Coriander
preferably with root attached
2
piece
Lime Leaves
lightly bruised
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
8
piece
2
stem
Lemongrass
outer leaves removed, finely chopped
4
sprig
Coriander
preferably root attached, chopped
2
clove
Garlic
peeled
2
tbsp
OilsFats
1
splash
Oil
for frying
40
ml
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Chillies
long, split lengthways
4
slice
Ginger
fresh
1
piece
White Turnip
peeled and thinly sliced
1
piece
Cucumber
thinly sliced
2
piece
Red Chillies
roughly chopped
3
piece
Plum Tomatoes
roughly chopped
25
g
Ginger
fresh, chopped
2
piece
Shallots
small, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Boil the pork belly, chillies, lemongrass, garlic, coriander, ginger, and lime leaves in a large saucepan filled with water.
  • Simmer the pork mixture for two hours until tender.
  • Dissolve 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt in 110ml water and white wine vinegar in a pan.
  • Pour the hot liquid over sliced turnip and cucumber and pickle for two hours before draining.
  • Press the poached pork between two heavy trays and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  • Melt 150g caster sugar in a saucepan until it turns into a golden-brown caramel.
  • Purée the remaining chilli jam ingredients, excluding crème fraîche, in a food processor.
  • Stir the purée into the caramel and simmer for 5 minutes until sticky.
  • Slice the chilled pork into 1cm thick pieces.
  • Fry pork slices in oil and butter for 2 minutes per side until crisp.
  • Add chilli jam to the pan and baste the pork until coated.
  • Serve pork with pickled vegetables, watercress, herbs, and extra dots of chilli jam.