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Deep Fried Sun-Dried Pork
หมูแดดเดียว ( Moo Dad Deaw )

Deep Fried Sun-Dried Pork

หมูแดดเดียว ( Moo Dad Deaw )

Added on March 6, 2015

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Yield: 10 servings

Prep time: 3 Hours

Cooking time: 5 Minutes

Ready in: 3 Hours, 5 Minutes

Moo Dad Deaw (หมูแดดเดียว) is a terrific and very authentic Thailand appetizer, made by sun drying seasoned strips of pork until they are semi-dried, then deep frying them to a flavorful golden brown. It is a little like jerky, but not hard and chewy. The meat is soft and juicy, and coated with a sweet marinade that is rich with the flavors of coriander root, garlic, and sesame seed. They can be served alone, or with one of our delicious dipping sauces. Add a few crisp, raw vegetables, such as cabbage, green beans, or cucumber, and some warm and chewy sticky rice, and you have an excellent Thai-style crudité platter for your next dinner party. If you don't eat pork, try this recipe with beef for an equally satisfying dish.

Ingredient List:
What's in our Deep Fried Sun-Dried Pork.

• 500 Grams Pork Tenderloin
  (or other lean pork)
• 4 - 5 Coriander Roots
  (enough to make 1 tablespoon finely chopped)
• 3 - 4 large cloves Garlic
  (enough to make 1 tablespoon finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon finely ground White Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
• 3 - 4 Tablespoons Sesame seed

Basic Directions:
How we make our Deep Fried Sun-Dried Pork.

1) Cut the pork loin into thin strips.

2) Chop the garlic and coriander, then grind together using a mortar and pestle.

3) Blend the herbs, spices, and sauces together, then add the pork strips. Marinate for one hour.

4) Lay the pork strips in the hot sun for 3 hours.

5) Deep fry on low heat for about one minute. Serve with dipping sauce.

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Step 1

Before doing this a recipe, choose a hot sunny day with no chance of rain, and select a drying location where you can lay a pan of meat in direct sun for at least 3 hours.

Trim away any fat or skin, then slice the pork loin into thin strips, about 2 inches long.

Step 2

Measure and organize all the ingredients before starting.

Step 3

Clean the coriander roots well, then chop them up very fine. Peel the garlic cloves and chop them also.

Step 4

Grind the garlic and coriander roots into a very fine mush.

Step 5

Blend everything together in a small bowl.

Step 6

Add the meat to the marinade / sauce, and stir up well until it is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let the meat sit at room temperature for at least one hour.

Step 7

Arrange the marinated strips on an oven baking sheet, wire rack, large dish, or other type of flat pan. I use an oven rack so the air flows around and they dry evenly without much sticking. Sit in the sun for 2 - 4 hours, depending on how hot it is outside. Turn the strips over 2 or 3 times while drying so they dry evenly.

Step 8

They are ready when the marinade is completely dry and the meat is soft and rubbery. It should be semi-dry, not hard and dry like beef jerky. The exact amount of time it takes depends the weather, so keep checking and take in when ready.

Step 9

Use enough oil in a deep pan that the meat will float freely and not touch the bottom. If possible, check the temperature of the oil before putting the meat in. It should be in the low range for deep frying, so at about 140° C or about 284° F. If the oil is too hot the sesame seeds will burn and spoil the flavor, so be careful. It takes about 1 minute or so to cook them. They should be a nice golden brown color.

Step 10

Enjoy with spicy ketchup or other type of dipping sauce as a deleicious appetizer or snack. Add fresh cabbage, green beans, cucumber, or other type of crisp raw vegetable, and some sticky rice for a completely authentic Thai meal.

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