Spicy Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry: Pad Kra Pao (ผัดกะเพรา)

25 Sunday Oct 2015

Posted by notanotherfoodblogca in easy, pork, pork belly, slow cooking, stir fry, thai, toronto

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I first had this dish way back at Khao San Road, one of the popular Thai restaurants here in Toronto. Stir fried pork, rice, egg – oh so reminiscent of some of the Filipino dishes that I grew up eating back in the Philippines (aka a diet of meat, rice and no veggies).

But… I fell in love with this dish a bit more recently at Pai, which really is the better of the two and one of my favourite restaurants, no lie (I think I’m there once a month). Their pad kra pao has PORK BELLY in it.

PORK BELLY!!!!

(cue doves flying as the clouds part and sun rays break through the sky)

I decided to try and make this glorious dish since I crave it all the time. And the results were INSANE. I looove the combination of tart and spice. Have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a few slices of cucumber if you’re feeling really guilty.

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Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Buta No Kakuni)

13 Tuesday Oct 2015

Posted by notanotherfoodblogca in comfort food, dinner, japanese, pork, pork belly, recipe, slow cooking, winter

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Ahhhh pork belly, my second favourite meat of all time. It’s probably pork belly’s rich flavour and soft texture that’s got me so hooked. This time, I attempted to cook it braised, Japanese style. In other words, Buta No Kakuni – Japanese braised pork belly, simmered on low heat with soy sauce and dashi until it’s so tender that it melts in your mouth.

SOO GOOD. Simmering on low turns the meat to a texture almost buttery soft, complimented with the sauce’s salty and sweet flavours.

This recipe is super easy!! Top it off with a dash of shichimi togarashi for extra flavour.

You’re welcome.

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