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Authentic Moo Dad Deaw

Authentic Moo Dad Deaw: Irresistible Thai Pork Jerky Recipe

Discover how to make Authentic Moo Dad Deaw, a delightful Thai pork jerky with a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 kg Pork Choose fatty or lean cuts based on preference
  • 5 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred, garlic powder as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Roasted Coriander Seeds Ground coriander can be used
  • 2 tbsp Roasted Cumin Seeds Substitute with ground cumin if needed
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Black Peppercorns Fresh ground black pepper is a good alternative
  • 2 tbsp Salt Use kosher or sea salt interchangeably
  • 3 tbsp Palm Sugar Can replace with brown sugar or honey
  • 4 tbsp Fish Sauce Gluten-free soy sauce can be used as alternative
Cooking Options
  • 500 ml Oil Use neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Bowl
  • Drying Rack
  • Dehydrator
  • Deep Fryer
  • grill

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Transfer toasted spices to a mortar and pestle, add fresh garlic, and grind into a fine paste.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground spices, palm sugar, fish sauce, and salt, then add thinly sliced pork and coat evenly.
  4. Refrigerate marinated pork for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
  5. Lay pork slices on a drying rack, sun-dry for 4-12 hours or use a dehydrator set to 145-155°F for 4-8 hours.
  6. Deep-fry in heated oil at 350-375°F for 3-5 minutes until golden brown or grill for 8-10 minutes until charred.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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