Baked Nam Prik Ong

Baked Nam Prik Ong is a delightful Thai dish that combines seasoned ground pork with fresh herbs and spices, baked to perfection for a low-carb twist. This flavorful dish is served with fresh vegetables for dipping, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red curry paste - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon (for greasing the baking dish)
• Assorted fresh vegetables (cucumber, bell pepper, carrot) - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shallots, minced garlic, diced tomato, red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, beaten egg, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Transfer the pork mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
5. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting into squares.
6. Serve warm with assorted fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, enhancing overall nutrition.

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