What does Nam Tok mean?

Nam Tok means waterfalls in Thai.

Why is it called Nam Tok?

Nam Tok, or waterfall, refers to the dripping juice or the sliced pork after it’s been grilled.

Can I cook the pork on the stovetop?

Yes, you can! Cook the meat in a grill pan on medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.

What other types of meat can I use to make Nam Tok?

You can use beef instead of pork. Tender cuts of meat like beef like beef tenderloin, rib eye, London broil, or any of your favorite grilling meat instead of pork.

Can you order Nam Tok salads on the streets of Thailand?

Yes! Namtok is very popular with food stalls throughout Thailand. They are typically cooked over a hot charcoal grill and served with sticky rice.

Moo Nam Tok Thai Grilled Pork Salad

Name: Moo Nam Tok Thai Grilled Pork Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5-pound pork shoulder, leave in large pieces around 3 inches thick and 6 inches long. The larger pieces will hold more juice and make for a tender Nam Tok meat; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/3 cup long and thinly sliced shallot; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 -1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar. Not pictured; 1/4 cup culantro or cilantro or both; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 stalk green onion, chopped small; 2-3 tablespoons toasted sticky rice, more or less as desired; 1 tablespoon chili flakes, more or less as desired

Description

Looking for a healthy, quick, and flavorful dish? Look no further! This Moo Nam Tok Thai Grilled Pork Salad recipe is the perfect choice!

Ingredients

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The Pork Marinade

1.5-pound pork shoulder, leave in large pieces around 3 inches thick and 6 inches long. The larger pieces will hold more juice and make for a tender Nam Tok meat
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice

For the Salad

1/3 cup long and thinly sliced shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 -1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar. Not pictured
1/4 cup culantro or cilantro or both
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 stalk green onion, chopped small
2-3 tablespoons toasted sticky rice, more or less as desired
1 tablespoon chili flakes, more or less as desired

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Instructions

1. Make the toasted rice by roasting the rice in a pan until golden brown on medium heat. Do not be tempted to roast your rice on high heat. The rice will quickly burn and turn bitter. Once the rice cools off, grind it to a coarse powder.

2. Make the pork marinade. Add oyster sauce, half fish sauce, half lime juice, and white pepper in a large mixing bowl.

3. Marinate the pork. Add the pork steak to the sauce and marinate for 2 hours.

4. Grill the meat. Remove the meat from the fridge and let it sit at room temp for about 30 minutes. Then, grill the pork over medium heat until it is cooked through. Mine took about 12 minutes on a gas grill. Let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing to allow the heat to distribute evenly and render more meat juices for the salad.

5. Add the sliced herbs, chili flakes, and the other half of the fish sauce and lime juice in a large mixing bowl.

6. Slice the grilled pork into thin slices against the grain. The pork slices should be tender and juicy, have a taste, and enjoy the meat as it too! Then, mix it with the salad mixture and adjust the flavors as needed.

7. Add the toasted rice and serve with sticky rice or papaya salad.

Notes

If your pork pieces are larger, the grilling time will take longer. A large food plastic bag like a Ziplock bag is also perfect for marinating the pork.
Adjust the number of chili flakes according to your spice preference.
Let the pork marinate for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor.
Grill the pork until the internal temperature reaches 175°F for juiciness.
A helpful kitchen tool is a spice grinder grinding the rice. You can use a coffee grinder, but clean it well before and after using it on sticky rice powder.

Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 15
Category: Pork recipes
Method: grilling
Cuisine: Thai