Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly
Pad See Ew is a popular Thai noodle dish that is typically made with wide rice noodles, soy sauce, and vegetables. This version of Pad See Ew uses coconut milk and lime juice to create a rich and flavorful sauce. The pork belly is cooked in an air fryer to give it a crispy texture. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add other vegetables, such as carrots or snap peas, or you can use different types of noodles.
Pad See Ew is a popular Thai noodle dish that is thought to have originated in the early 20th century. The dish is made with wide rice noodles, soy sauce, and vegetables. The name Pad See Ew means "stir-fried soy sauce noodles". This version of Pad See Ew uses coconut milk and lime juice to create a rich and flavorful sauce. The pork belly is cooked in an air fryer to give it a crispy texture. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add other vegetables, such as carrots or snap peas, or you can use different types of noodles.
Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. Remove the pork belly from the air fryer and set aside.
  4. Add the coconut oil to the air fryer basket and heat until shimmering.
  5. Add the bell peppers and onion to the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
  6. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and honey to the air fryer basket and stir to combine.
  7. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  8. Add the pork belly back to the air fryer basket and stir to coat with the sauce.
Why It Works
  • The coconut milk and lime juice create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • The pork belly is cooked in an air fryer to give it a crispy texture.
  • The dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.