Moo Yang Som Tum

Moo Yang Som Tum is a tantalizing Thai BBQ dish featuring marinated grilled pork paired with a refreshing green papaya salad. This high-protein meal is a perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green beans - 100 grams, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Thai bird's eye chili - 2, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and lime juice to create a marinade.
2. Add the pork shoulder to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the pork is marinating, prepare the Som Tum salad by combining the shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans in a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, mix together crushed peanuts, chopped bird's eye chili, and a bit of fish sauce. Add this mixture to the salad and toss gently.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
6. Once cooked, let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
7. Serve the grilled pork alongside the Som Tum salad, garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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