Thai Pork With Garlic & Pepper (Moo Tod Kratiem Prik Thai)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless pork chop or pork loin (Sliced into 1/8-inch thick strips)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup coriander root (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cooking oil (for deep frying)
• 3-4 green lettuce leaves (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Grind the garlic and coriander root in a mortar or blender. If using blender, add just enough oil to aid in the grinding.

2. 2

   Spread the garlic and coriander root mixture together with salt and ground white pepper over the pork and marinate them about 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   In a wok, heat oil on a high heat.

4. 4

   Deep-fry the pork about 5 minutes until they are cooked or become golden brown.

5. 5

   Place the pork over lettuce leaves on a plate and serve with rice.