North Thai Tomato-&-Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: North Thai Tomato-&-Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound pork tenderloin; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1 large shallots minced; 2 each serrano chiles seeded, chopped; 1 teaspoon shrimp minced; 1 teaspoon lemongrass; 1 pound italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1
Place pork in a food processor and using an on/off motion, process until it is ground.
2
Alternatively, chop pork with a sharp knife.
3
Set aside.
4
In a heavy, medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
5
Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned.
6
Add shallots, chilies, dried shrimp or shrimp paste and lemon grass and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
7
Add the pork and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until browned.
8
Add tomatoes, stock or water, fish sauce and sugar and increase the heat to high.
9
Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the mixture boils vigorously.
10
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
11
Serve with sticky rice.
12
Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 in combination with other dishes.

173

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 1/4 pound pork tenderloin, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon garlic minced, 1 large shallots minced, and more.

Yes, North Thai Tomato-&-Meat Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

North Thai Tomato-&-Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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