Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 3 tablespoons Prahok
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic
• 2 chopped Shallots
• 2 Chilli
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
• Juice of 1 Lime
• Garnish Cilantro

Preparation

1. 1.
2. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. 2.
3. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. 3.
4. Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent burning—garlic can turn bitter if overcooked. 4.
5. Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes. 5.
6. Stir in 3 tbsp prahok and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors, mashing it slightly into the pork. 6.
7. Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. 7.
8. Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the coconut milk—a steady bubble is ideal. 8.
9. Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 2 minced Thai chilies, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. 9.
10. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, mixing thoroughly. 10.
11. Tip: Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its fresh, tangy flavor without cooking it out. 11.
12. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro. 12.
13. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.