Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, you can substitute the crispy pork with fried tofu or mushrooms, and use a mushroom-based oyster sauce to keep the savory depth.
Thai · lunch
25m
Total time
2
Servings
550
kcal
medium
Difficulty
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FAQ · Things people ask
Yes, you can substitute the crispy pork with fried tofu or mushrooms, and use a mushroom-based oyster sauce to keep the savory depth.
The secret is to boil the pork belly first, then score the skin, pat it very dry, and deep-fry it twice — once at a lower temperature to render fat, and again at a higher temperature for ultimate crispness.
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