Thai Meat and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Meat and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced dried shrimp or 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 or 2 bird or serrano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh lemongrass, white bulb only (or 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass, soaked for 1/2 hour, then drained and minced); 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 pound lean ground pork; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, or 8 canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup light chicken stock, canned low-sodium broth or water; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon minced dried shrimp or 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 or 2 bird or serrano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh lemongrass, white bulb only (or 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass, soaked for 1/2 hour, then drained and minced)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 pound lean ground pork
1 pound ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, or 8 canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup light chicken stock, canned low-sodium broth or water
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a mortar or small food processor, grind the dried shrimp with the shallots, chiles and lemongrass.
2
In a wok or a large nonreactive skillet, heat the oil.
3
Add the garlic and stir-fry over moderately high heat until it starts to brown, about 20 seconds.
4
Add the shrimp mixture and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the pork and stir-fry until browned, about 4 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, stock, fish sauce and sugar and increase the heat to high.
6
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Reduce the heat to low and partially cover the pan.
8
Cook the sauce until thickened, about 15 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.

175

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon minced dried shrimp or 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste, 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, 1 or 2 bird or serrano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon minced fresh lemongrass, white bulb only (or 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass, soaked for 1/2 hour, then drained and minced), and more.

Yes, Thai Meat and Tomato 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!

Thai Meat and Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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