Prik Khing Pork

Prik Khing Pork is a popular Thai dish that can be found in many restaurants in the USA. The name "prik khing" refers to the dried red chili paste that is used to make the dish, while "pork" indicates that the protein used in this particular variation is pork. However, it's important to note that Prik Khing can also be made with other proteins such as chicken, beef, or tofu.

The dish typically features stir-fried pork that has been cooked with prik khing paste, which gives it a spicy, salty, and slightly sweet flavor. Prik khing paste is made from grinding together dried red chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, and lemongrass, and it can be found in most Asian grocery stores or online.

To make Prik Khing Pork, the pork is usually stir-fried with the prik khing paste over high heat until it becomes fragrant and the pork is cooked through. Other ingredients such as green beans, bell peppers, or kaffir lime leaves may also be added for flavor and texture. The dish is typically served with steamed jasmine rice.

When ordering Prik Khing Pork at a restaurant, it's important to keep in mind that the dish can be quite spicy due to the use of prik khing paste. If you are sensitive to spicy food, you may want to ask the restaurant to adjust the level of spiciness to your liking. Additionally, some restaurants may offer different variations of the dish, such as Prik Khing with seafood or vegetables, so be sure to ask about your options if you have dietary restrictions.