Description
Water spinach (Morning glory) deep-fried in a massive, crispy tempura-like nest. Served with a separate, highly flavorful dip (Yum) made of minced pork, shrimp, lime, and chili.
Restaurants serving Pak Boong Tod Krob (Crispy Water Spinach)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Water spinach
- Minced pork
- Peeled shrimp
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce
Instructions
- Batter water spinach, fry into a crispy nest.
- Boil minced pork/shrimp.
- Make Yum dip with fish sauce, lime, chili.
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Key spices
Lime tartness、Fish sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Water spinach, Tempura flour, Salad chicken
Pairing
Cold Beer
Trivia
[Difference] While stir-fried 'Fai Daeng' is a daily side, this is a fancy 'feast snack' meant for beer. The umami in the dip is incredible.
Eating tips & etiquette
Right before eating, pour the sour-spicy meat sauce over the crispy nest and eat quickly before it gets soggy (or dip it).
Allergen
Wheat (Batter), Pork, Shrimp, Fish