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Authentic Moo Dad Deaw Recipe (Thai Pork Jerky)
Enjoy this authentic moo dad deaw recipe, an easy sun-dried Thai pork jerky snack with a flavorful marinade. It's gluten-free and served with a tasty dipping sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 14 ounces pork
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 tablespoon palm sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce
Instructions
ROAST THE SPICES
- Roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
Cup of Yum
POUND THE SPICES
- Pound the roasted spices in a mortar and pestle. Then, add garlic and pound into a fine substance.
MARINATE THE PORK
- Transfer the pounded spice mix to a large mixing bowl. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and salt and mix into a marinade sauce. Add pork slices and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
DEHYDRATE THE MEAT
- To see if the meat is done drying, touch it lightly. It should feel dry and firm, but not hard. If it’s still a bit soft or wet, let it dry longer in the sun. I let it rest for a full day under the scorching Thai sun. If you prefer dryer meat, you can dehydrate for longer.
COOK THE PORK
- For deep-frying the meat: make sure your oil is hot, around 350-375°F (175-190°C), for best results. Generally, it takes about 3–5 minutes to deep-fry pork jerky until it's cooked through and golden brown.
- For grilling the meat: place the meat on the grill with a little space between each piece. Flip the meat occasionally until it has a slightly charred appearance and cooked-through meat.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- The leftovers, plus the sauce leftovers, will both last for up to a week in a separate airtight container, just pop them into the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1182mg
(49%)
Potassium
438mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1182mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.