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In the midst of modern life with its myriad of tempting and delicious snacks, many still yearn for the savory childhood delight of salted pork fat. So why wait any longer? Roll up your sleeves and recreate this dish. Making salted pork fat is incredibly simple, the cost of ingredients is also not too high. Moreover, salted pork fat can last for a long time, making it suitable for gradual consumption. Let's refer to the detailed recipe for making salted pork fat with fish sauce below on Blog Mytour!
2. How to make salted pork fat with fish sauce
With about 1kg of pork fat, you don't need to spend too much time to complete this dish. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 50 minutes.
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian nấu | Tổng thời gian |
| 1 kg mỡ | 15 phút | 35 phút | 50 phút |
Preparing Ingredients
- 1kg of pork fat (choose fat with less lean meat, avoid leaf fat)
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon of fine salt
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar (can be substituted with lime)
- 1/2 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon of filtered water
- 1 small tablespoon of peppercorns
- A little fresh chili or chili powder
- 1 dry onion, 1 garlic clove
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Cooking Steps
Step 1: Preparing Pork Fat and Seasonings
- Wash the pork fat with salt and lime (or vinegar), then parboil it with ginger to remove any unpleasant smell. After boiling for about 3-4 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the fat, and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
- Once the pork fat has cooled, cut it into bite-sized pieces, you can cut it into cubes or chessboard-like shapes.
- Finely chop the dry onion, garlic, and chili.
Step 2: Frying the Pork Fat
Frying the Pork Fat with a Pan
- Pat dry the sliced pork fat (use paper towels to absorb all the water to prevent splattering when frying). Meanwhile, prepare a deep pan, heat the pan and pour 3 tablespoons of cooking oil into it. Once the oil is hot, add the pork fat slices to fry.
- Keep the heat at medium to ensure the pork fat becomes crispy just right. Fry for about 20 minutes on medium heat then check the crispiness of the pork fat. If you prefer it harder and crunchier, you can fry it for longer. However, if you want it soft with the lingering taste of fat, you should remove it earlier.
- Remove the fried pork fat to drain excess oil. The fat remaining in the pan can be poured into a bowl to use instead of cooking oil for other dishes.
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Frying Pork Fat with an Air Fryer
- This method will save you a lot of cooking time. During the waiting time, you can prepare sauce or cook other dishes.
- After placing the sliced fat on the tray, proceed with 2 rounds of frying. The first round at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Take the pot out, flip it evenly, then proceed with the second round, also at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, and it's done.
Step 3: Preparing the Sauce
- While waiting for the fried pork fat to drain, prepare the sauce by mixing water, sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, peppercorns, and chili sauce. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 4: Seasoning the Fried Pork Fat
- Place a clean pan on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until hot, then sauté the dry onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the fried pork fat to the pan and toss evenly, then pour the prepared sauce into the pan.
- Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, then turn off the stove.
- You can sprinkle some green onions on top to garnish the dish beautifully.
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Important Note: To store the salted pork fat, prepare a glass jar or ceramic jar. Clean the jar, rinse it with boiling water, and let it dry. Then place the pork fat inside, cover tightly, and store it in the refrigerator's cool compartment.
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3. Finished Salted Pork Fat with Fish Sauce
The finished salted pork fat with fish sauce has a beautiful deep yellow color, with the sauce evenly coating each piece of pork fat. The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and sour, crispy but not too dry, still retaining its succulence. If it's spicy, the pork fat carries the aroma of garlic, chili, and peppercorns.
Salted pork fat with fish sauce pairs perfectly with hot rice or sticky rice. Alternatively, it can be enjoyed with salads or pickled vegetables such as pickled radish, pickled eggplant, or kimchi. It's a dish that is both satisfying and irresistibly crunchy.
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4. Handy Tips for Making Salted Pork Fat
When buying pork fat, opt for fat with some lean meat attached instead of leaf fat. Choose fat with a bit of lean meat for a more succulent and flavorful experience, especially the part near the pork belly.
When parboiling the pork fat, you can add 1 or 2 stalks of green onions to remove any unpleasant smell and enhance the aroma of the fat.
Using a deep pan when frying the salted pork fat will prevent splattering. Ensure the pan is clean, dry, and preheated before adding the oil.
When initially frying the fat, it tends to splatter, so it's advisable to prepare a large lid to cover the pan tightly. Once the splattering subsides, remove the lid immediately to prevent water from dripping into the hot fat.
If you intend to make salted pork fat as a snack, reduce the amount of fish sauce to avoid it becoming too salty.
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Above are the recipe and detailed instructions for salted pork fat with fish sauce. It's a nostalgic dish that is surprisingly affordable, perfect for both winter and summer. So, be sure to save this recipe and impress your family with it.
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