Mah-Haw (Thai Seasoned Pork On Pineapple) Recipe

Name: Mah-Haw (Thai Seasoned Pork On Pineapple)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped cilantro root; 2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons palm sugar; 2 tablespoons ground peanuts; 1 fresh pineapple; 10 sprigs fresh cilantro; 2 Thai red chile peppers (prik chee fah), cut into tiny slivers

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
2 tablespoons peeled and chopped cilantro root
2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons palm sugar
2 tablespoons ground peanuts
1 fresh pineapple
10 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 Thai red chile peppers (prik chee fah), cut into tiny slivers

1
Place peppercorns in a mortar and pound with a pestle until finely ground. Add cilantro root and garlic; pound until everything is mashed together well. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic paste until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork and cook, stirring often, until pork is cooked through and mixed well with garlic paste, about 5 minutes. Season with fish sauce and palm sugar and stir until well combined. Mix in peanuts. Taste pork; it should taste savory with a hint of sweetness. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
3
Peel, core, and slice pineapple into 1-inch slices. Cut slices into bite-sized pieces and lay onto a serving dish. Top pineapple pieces with pork mixture. Garnish each pineapple piece with a cilantro leaf and a sliver of red chile pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns, 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped cilantro root, 2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Mah-Haw (Thai Seasoned Pork On Pineapple) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mah-Haw (Thai Seasoned Pork On Pineapple)

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