Ingredients
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Instructions
In medium bowl, season pork belly with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in Dutch oven set over medium heat; in two batches, cook pork belly for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to brown all over and fat is rendered.
Stir curry paste, garlic, ginger and lemongrass into Dutch oven; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in shallots, garlic cloves, curry powder, garam masala and turmeric; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until spices are fragrant.
Stir in broth, tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce and fish sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until pork belly is very tender and sauce is thickened. Skim fat from top; reserve remaining sauce.
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions.
Serve braised pork belly over rice; drizzle with additional sauce if desired. Garnish with cilantro.
Tip: Garnish with fried ginger matchsticks and thinly sliced fresh Thai chili peppers if desired.
Thai Curry Recipe
Absolutely loaded with flavor, this Thai curry dish starts with an aromatic base with a kick from Thai red curry paste, garlic, ginger and lemongrass.
Thai red curry paste is considered the spiciest of the three varieties, followed by green Thai curry paste and then yellow. Each varies in spice level accordingly depending on the ingredients it is made from. To try more recipes using Thai curry paste, try a Panang Chicken Curry or a Thai Green Vegetable Curry.
To absorb all of the delicious flavors of this aromatic pork belly dish, serve with intensely fragrant RiceSelect® Premium Jasmine Rice. Exclusive to RiceSelect, this award-winning rice cooks up to a fluffy texture with a subtle floral aroma.
What is Tamarind Paste?
Tamarind is a type of fruit that grows in certain parts of Africa, Pakistan and India. The taste of tamarind ranges from sweet and sour to a tangy and tart flavor.
Tamarind paste can be store-bought or homemade by placing the whole fruit pods in boiling water and mashing until it reaches a pulp consistency. It is often a large part of curries around the globe combined with spices such as ginger, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala.
Other International Recipes
For something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, take a look at one of our pearl couscous recipes.
