Thai Fried Pork Recipe (Moo Tod)

Crispy Thai fried pork made with a simple marinade and light coating. Juicy inside, golden outside, and perfect with rice.

📝 Ingredients

• 350 g pork (sliced into thin strips)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp tempura flour
• 1 tbsp cold water
• oil (as needed for deep-frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the pork. Add the sliced pork to a bowl with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and dark soy sauce (if using). Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. 2Coat the pork. Sprinkle the tempura flour over the pork. Add about 1 tablespoon cold water and mix until lightly coated. The coating should be thin, not a thick batter.
3. 3Heat the oil. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot. The pork should sizzle immediately when added.
4. 4Fry in batches. Add the pork in batches without overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
5. 5Drain and rest. Remove the pork and drain on a rack or paper towels. Let it rest briefly to crisp up.
6. 6Serve. Serve hot with rice and your favorite dipping sauce.