Nam Sod Recipe (Thai Ginger Pork Salad)

Ingredients

• 200 g ground pork
• 2 tbsp water
• 6 g ginger (finely chopped)
• ⅓ cup roasted peanuts
• 2 green onions (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup coriander (cilantro) (finely chopped)
• a handful of carrot (shredded)
• 2 shallots (finely sliced)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 fresh chili peppers (finely sliced, adjust to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the vegetables by julienning the carrot, mincing the ginger, slicing the shallots and chilies, and roughly chopping the herbs. Set aside.

2. 2

   Bring water to a simmer in a pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until just done, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the pork with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the prepared vegetables and toss together.

5. 5

   Finish with roasted peanuts, mix gently, and serve immediately.