10/13/2025
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Pork Belly and Water Spinach Curry (Ancient Secret Recipe)*
*Ingredients (serves 4)*
- 500g pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4-5 Thai water spinach stalks, cut into 2-3 inch lengths
- 3 tbsp ancient-style spicy curry paste
- 1 ½ cups coconut cream (thick)
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk (thin)
- 4 tbsp concentrated tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp palm sugar
- 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
*Spicy Curry Paste Ingredients*
- 10 large dried chilies, soaked until soft
- 7-8 small dried chilies
- 5 slices galangal
- 2 lemongrass stalks, chopped
- 6 shallots
- 8 Thai garlic cloves
- 1 tsp kaffir lime zest
- 2 coriander roots
- 1 tsp salted shrimp paste
- 1 tbsp authentic shrimp paste
*Instructions*
1. *Cook curry paste with coconut cream*: Heat half of the thick coconut cream in a pot over medium heat until it separates. Add the spicy curry paste and stir-fry until fragrant and oily.
2. *Add pork belly*: Add pork belly and stir-fry with the curry paste until coated. Pour in the remaining thick coconut cream and all the thin coconut milk. Simmer until the pork is tender and the curry thickens.
3. *Season*: Add tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, tasting and adjusting for sour, salty, sweet, and creamy flavors.
4. *Add water spinach*: Add water spinach and kaffir lime leaves. Cook just until the spinach is tender (don't overcook or it'll become mushy).
5. *Serve*: Serve hot with steamed rice.
*Ancient Secrets Tips*
- Use pork belly with good fat marbling for a rich, aromatic, and tender curry.
- Cook the curry paste with coconut cream until it separates for a deeper, more intense flavor.
- Use freshly made tamarind paste for a milder, more authentic sour taste.
- Add water spinach at the end to preserve its vibrant color and crisp texture.