Thai Inspired Pork Salad

Pork chops are great, they can be grilled or braised, or pounded and fried for German schnitzel, or stir fried and on and on. And they can go with lots of different flavors and spices. I really enjoy Thai food but don't necessarily always want to be weighed down with rich curries or fried noodles. I often opt for Thai salads; they are much lighter but do not skimp on flavor. Pictured above is a spicy pork Thai salad with onions, poblano peppers, and crushed peanuts.

The first step is to cut the pork into short thin strips.

Next slice an onion, pepper, and ginger (also garlic if you have any).

Once those are prepped, place the ginger into a heated pan with some oil and let the essence infuse before adding the meat.

After a few minutes add the pork and begin to brown then add some chili garlic paste and stir.

Next, add some mirin (sweet rice wine) and a few dashes of soy sauce, reduce then add the onions and peppers.

Prepare a plate with a bed of lettuce and some vegetables (I used carrots and broccoli).

Lastly, crush and chop some peanuts and sprinkle on top of the pork (make sure there are plenty of juices drizzled onto the lettuce).

Enjoy this very low fat meal that bursts with flavors leave you satisfied without ordering out.

• Pork chops
• Onions
• Poblano pepper
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Peanuts
• Ginger
• Mirin
• Soy sauce
• Chili garlic sauce (paste)