PORK (OR CHICKEN) STEWED IN COCONUT MILK

Pork (Or Chicken) Stewed In Coconut Milk image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola
2 to 3 pounds boneless pork butt or shoulder
Salt and pepper to taste
10 shallots, peeled and left whole
1 or 2 small chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced, or dried chilies, or to taste
1 inch-long piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 or 3 cans unsweetened coconut milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon nam pla (Thai fish sauce) or soy sauce, or to taste
Juice of a lime, or more to taste

Steps:

Put oil in a large deep skillet or casserole that can later be covered; turn heat to medium-high. Brown pork on all sides, turning as necessary, and adjusting heat so the meat browns but does not burn. This will take about 20 minutes. Season it with a little salt and pepper.
When the pork is just about browned, add shallots, chilies and ginger; brown a bit, then add about 2 cups coconut milk and the nam pla. Bring to boil, cover, and adjust heat for a steady simmer. Cook, turning occasionally, for at least 90 minutes, or until the pork is tender; add additional coconut milk if mixture dries out.
When the pork is tender, remove to a platter. Stir lime juice into sauce; taste, and adjust seasoning, adding more chili, nam pla or lime juice as necessary. Carve meat, and serve it with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 828, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams