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Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

Name: Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Pork; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 3 tablespoons Prahok; 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic; 2 chopped Shallots; 2 Chilli; 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar; 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce; Juice of 1 Lime; Garnish Cilantro

Servings

Ingredients

Ground Pork1 lb
Coconut Milk1 cup
Prahok3 tablespoons
Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
Garlic4 Cloves Crushed
Shallots2 chopped
Chilli2
Brown Sugar1 tablespoon
Fish Sauce2 tablespoons
LimeJuice of 1
CilantroGarnish

Original recipe serves about 4.

Method

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1. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
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2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
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3. Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent burning—garlic can turn bitter if overcooked.
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4. Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes.
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5. Stir in 3 tbsp prahok and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors, mashing it slightly into the pork.
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6. Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
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7. Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the coconut milk—a steady bubble is ideal.
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8. Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 2 minced Thai chilies, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
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9. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
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10. Tip: Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its fresh, tangy flavor without cooking it out.
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11. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
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12. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Recipe source: TheMealDB