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Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

112 min · Serves 6 · By TheMealDB Import

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  • High Protein
  • Pork
  • Dinner

Pork

Adapted from recipes-for-life.com

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 1 lbGround Pork
  • 1 cupCoconut Milk
  • 3 tablespoonsPrahok
  • 2 tablespoonsVegetable Oil
  • 4 Cloves CrushedGarlic
  • 2 choppedShallots
  • 2 Chilli
  • 1 tablespoonBrown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoonsFish Sauce
  • 1 Juice of 1Lime
  • 1 GarnishCilantro

Method

Prep 22 min · Cook 90 min

  1. 1Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. 2Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent burning—garlic can turn bitter if overcooked.
  4. 4Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in 3 tbsp prahok and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors, mashing it slightly into the pork.
  6. 6Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  7. 7Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the coconut milk—a steady bubble is ideal.
  8. 8Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 2 minced Thai chilies, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
  9. 9Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
  10. 10Tip: Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its fresh, tangy flavor without cooking it out.
  11. 11Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  12. 12Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.