ข้าวหมูแดง” (khao moo dang) is a Thai dish known as “Red Pork Rice”. The dish consists of rice served with slices of red-cooked pork, often accompanied by pickled vegetables and a savory sauce.
This recipe is for a flavorful red-roast pork loin served over fragrant jasmine rice, accompanied by fresh cucumber, crisp spring onions and a savory-sweet sauce. The pork is marinated in a red spice paste and then seared until tender and lightly caramelized. The dish is covered in a rich, thickened sauce made from the pork's drippings and seasoned with sugar and sesame oil for a sweet and nutty flavor. The flavor is a harmonious blend of savory, sweet and slightly sour, with a hint of heat from the dark soy sauce and chili.
