{"id":"recipe_8c624640a5","slug":"khao-moo-dang-thai-red-barbecue-pork-with-rice","title":"Khao Moo Dang (Thai Red Barbecue Pork with Rice)","description":"A classic Thai street food staple featuring tender slices of honey-glazed red BBQ pork served over fragrant jasmine rice, topped with a rich, savory gravy, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh cucumbers.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g pork tenderloin or pork shoulder","name":"Pork Tenderloin","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"tenderloin or shoulder","notes":"cut into long strips","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp honey","name":"Honey","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"light","notes":"","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp five-spice powder","name":"Five-spice powder","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp red yeast rice powder","name":"Yeast","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"for traditional red color; can substitute with red food coloring","group":"Pork and Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 cups jasmine rice, cooked","name":"Jasmine Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cooked","notes":"steamed and warm","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"250 ml pork stock","name":"Pork stock","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"used for the gravy","group":"Gravy Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tbsp cornstarch","name":"Cornstarch","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"mixed with a little water to thicken","group":"Gravy Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"4 eggs, soft-boiled","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"soft-boiled","notes":"halved for serving","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 cucumber, sliced","name":"Cucumber","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"fresh","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and red yeast rice powder. Add the pork strips and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the marinated pork on a wire rack over a baking tray. Roast for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway and basting with leftover marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the edges are slightly charred.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the pork roasts, prepare the gravy. In a small saucepan, bring pork stock and any remaining clean marinade to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook until thickened. Taste and adjust with honey or soy sauce if needed.","group":"Cooking","title":"Prepare the gravy","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the pork is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin pieces. Serve a generous portion of warm jasmine rice on a plate, top with sliced BBQ pork, half a soft-boiled egg, and cucumber slices. Drizzle the warm gravy over the pork and rice.","group":"Assembly","title":"Once the pork is done, let it rest","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, let the pork marinate overnight. The signature red color comes from red yeast rice powder or a tiny bit of food coloring, but the taste comes from the five-spice and honey glaze.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast","boil"],"equipment":["Oven","Baking sheet","Wire rack","Small saucepan"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","soy","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Complete meal including rice and sides"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pork can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. The roasted pork and gravy can be stored separately and reheated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store sliced pork in an airtight container. Keep gravy in a separate jar. 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