Kua Kling Moo (คั่วกลิ้งหมู)

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Kua Kling Moo (คั่วกลิ้งหมู) is a spicy and flavorful Thai stir-fry dish made with minced pork and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. It is a popular dish from Southern Thailand known for its intense flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to cook Kua Kling Moo:

Ingredients:

  • 500 grams ground pork

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 4-5 tablespoons Kua Kling paste (available at Asian grocery stores or homemade, see note below)

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth

  • Thai basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Add the Kua Kling paste to the hot oil and stir-fry for a few minutes until it becomes fragrant.

  3. Add the ground pork to the wok and stir-fry until it is cooked through and nicely browned. Break up any lumps of meat with a spatula or wooden spoon.

  4. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, and water (or chicken broth) to create a sauce mixture.

  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked pork in the wok. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the sauce.

  6. Continue stir-frying for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.

  7. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more fish sauce, soy sauce, or sugar.

  8. Remove the wok from heat and transfer the Kua Kling Moo to a serving dish.

  9. Garnish with fresh Thai basil leaves for added aroma and flavor.

  10. Serve the Kua Kling Moo hot with steamed rice or as part of a larger Thai meal.

Note: If you can't find pre-made Kua Kling paste, you can make your own by grinding together a combination of dried chili peppers, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and spices like cumin and coriander seeds. Adjust the ingredients and proportions to achieve the desired level of spiciness and flavor.

Enjoy the spicy and aromatic flavors of Kua Kling Moo!

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