Description
Crispy Authentic Moo Dad Deaw is a popular Thai snack made from thinly sliced pork marinated in a savory and sweet mixture, then dried or fried to a golden crisp. It’s a flavorful, gluten-free treat perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces Pork, thinly sliced
- 1½ tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1½ tablespoons Palm Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Coriander Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Black Peppercorns
Instructions
- Lightly toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Transfer toasted spices to a mortar, add minced garlic, and pound into a fine paste.
- In a bowl, combine the spice paste with palm sugar, fish sauce, and salt.
- Coat the thinly sliced pork thoroughly with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- To dry, sun-dry the marinated pork for 4-12 hours, or use a dehydrator set between 145-160°F for 4-8 hours until it is firm yet slightly moist.
- To cook, heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350-375°F.
- Deep-fry the pork for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, or grill until charred and thoroughly cooked.
- Serve the crispy Moo Dad Deaw, optionally drizzled with lime juice.
Notes
- Ensure your fish sauce is gluten-free if required.
- Brown sugar can be used as an alternative to palm sugar.
- Ground cumin can replace roasted cumin seeds for convenience. White pepper can substitute black peppercorns for a milder spice.
- For a healthier option, bake the marinated pork strips at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For long-term storage, freeze in vacuum-sealed bags for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Drying and Frying/Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg