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Delicious Thai BBQ Pork Salad

Ingredients

  • For the Pork:
  • 1 lb boneless pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Marinate the Pork:
  • In a large bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  • Grill the Pork:
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread the marinated pork onto skewers.
  • Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred.
  • Prepare the Salad:
  • In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
  • Make the Dressing:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Assemble the Salad:
  • Place the grilled pork skewers on a serving platter.
  • Top with the salad greens.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Tips:
  • For a spicier salad, add more red pepper flakes to the marinade and dressing.
  • You can also use pork shoulder or pork belly for this recipe.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can broil or pan-sear the pork.
  • Serve with a side of steamed rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy your delicious Thai BBQ Pork Salad!