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Red Curry Milk Pork Bao Sandwich
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Red Curry Milk Pork Bao

Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time9 hours 15 minutes
Course: Pork, Sandwich
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 67kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 Thai basil leaves or dried Thai Basil
  • oil
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 8 bao buns

Instructions

  • Combine curry paste and milk. Mix until thoroughly combined. Add pork and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • In a pot, heat enough oil to coat bottom of pot, approximately 3 tablespoons. Remove meat from marinade and sear the meat until it is browned on all sides. Reserve the marinade.
  • Add marinating liquid and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour.
  • As soon as it is cool enough to handle, shred meat by hand or chop finely.
  • Add soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Steam bao buns, per package instructions. Add a little pork inside with some red cabbage for crunch and texture. A perfect mid afternoon snack or have a few at a time for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Nutritional Information does not include breakdown of bao buns
  • Use dried Thai Basil if you can't source fresh Thai Basil

Nutrition

Serving: 409g | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1625IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
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