Khao Kha Moo (Thai Braised Pork Leg Recipe)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Khao Kha Moo (Thai Braised Pork Leg Recipe)
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This khao kha moo recipe features fall-apart tender pork leg braised in a sweet and savory sauce for a truly authentic Thai dish.
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Ingredients
- 35 ounces pork leg
- 3 coriander root
- 3 garlic
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons palm sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked
- 2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder
- 3 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 50 fluid ounces water
OPTIONAL
- hard-boiled eggs add to taste
- Choy Sum see notes, add to taste
- pickled mustard greens add to taste
Instructions
- Warm a generous amount of oil in a big pot or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork leg. Cook for 5 minutes, turning it often to brown all sides evenly. This crucial step helps keep the skin intact later when it simmers.
- Use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic, black peppercorns, and coriander root into a rough paste.
- Place a large pot on your stove top and turn the heat to medium – toss the ground spices, cinnamon, star anise, and mushrooms that have been soaked beforehand into the pot. Stir them for about 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
- Add palm sugar to the pot, simmer and stir until it starts to caramelize.
- Pour in water, add five spice powder, and pour in light and dark soy sauce. Add salt and the pork leg. Cover the pot. Let everything simmer for 3 hours on low heat.
- Two and a half hours in, you can slip in some boiled eggs if you like. They’ll get a nice brown tint from the broth. When the full 3 hours are up, it’s time to take the pot off the stove. Serve right away with some steamed jasmine rice. If you’re adding veggies, go to the next step.
- Blanch your greens – choy sum, Chinese broccoli, or bok choy. Just dip them in boiling water, drain well, and they’re ready to serve. Pair with pickled mustard greens and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Choy sum: Substitutable with Chinese broccoli (gai lan) and bok choy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
2150mg
(90%)
Potassium
777mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 2150mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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