Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry – Crispy Delicious

Look no further if you are a big fan of crispy and creamy food. This pork coconut milk stir fry recipe is for you. Inspired by my previous recipe, “Coconut Milk Braised Pork Belly with Miso,” let me present you with another different recipe twist from Mr. Coconut. 

This delicious dish combines the rich creaminess of coconut milk with the crave-for-more crispiness of stir fry. I have another good news: this coconut milk dish is easy and quick to make. I’ll say under 30 minutes. Our ingredient is also simple: pork belly, coconut milk, some aromatic, and a veggie. 

So, get ready to enjoy the deliciousness of Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry, a dish that will make you want to have more and more! 

Practical Technique of Stir Frying Pork Belly

Stir fry is one of the best cooking methods that you must master. Whenever I want something quick, easy, and flavorful. I always come back to stir fry. 

It basically involves 2 movements, stirring and frying. However, when cooking pork belly, there is a trick to it. Stir fry, by definition, means stirring and frying at the same time. However, to get it to be crispy. You must keep cooking until golden brown and the oil is released from the meat. 

This stays true even if you stir fry a leftover pork belly; check this recipe out, “How to stir fry a leftover pork belly.” Most people give up stir-frying because they don’t achieve the texture and flavor they want, but not you; I am sure you will amaze people with your newfound stir-frying skill.

Key Ingredients 

Pork Belly (1lb or 500Gram): I am using pork belly because I like the flavor and the texture after stir fry. Feel free to use lean pork. Thanks to our next ingredient, You will still get that same mouthwatering feel using lean meat.

Coconut Milk (150ml): Fat is the most crucial ingredient in cooking. Even if you are just using lean meat, because coconut milk consists of fat, this fat will make the lean meat succulent. So, don’t worry much if you have a skinny meat cut.

Soy Sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos (3 tablespoons): Soy sauce injects our pork coconut milk stir fry with another flavor: umami. Bragg Liquid Aminos basically taste precisely like soy sauce. Another replacement is Tamari. Tamari, however, brings a little more sweetness into our dish. So, only use Tamari if you run out of soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos.

Salt and Pepper: For the pepper, use black pepper instead of white pepper. Black pepper provides a subtle hint of heat and complexity. Its pungent and slightly earthy notes complement the savory flavors of the pork. 

Red Bell Pepper (1 pepper): Use any bell pepper you like. Feel free to mix the yellow, green, and red. But I like red bell pepper more; it is a little sweeter, complementing pork belly’s savory profile. In addition, it also looks more visually appealing when cooked.

Onion (1 onion): Chop the onion into slices. Onion adds extra flavor and a pleasant aroma to our stir fry. Besides, it also contributes to a slightly crunchy texture of the dish when cooked. 

Garlic (4 cloves): Mince the garlic. For the same reason, garlic adds a delightful aroma to our pork coconut milk stir-fry dish.

Oil (1 tablespoon): This is to kick-start our stir-frying. Any cooking oil works; Use pork lard if you have it.

Step-by-step cooking instructions

Step 1: Preparing the ingredients 

Gather all your ingredients and prepare “mise en place.” 

Step 2: Preparing the Pork Belly Slices 

Preparing the pork belly is as easy as 1 2 3. Just slice the pork belly as thinly as you can. This ensures our pork belly will achieve golden brown status in no time using the stir fry method. The trick to slicing pork belly effortlessly is to cut it when the meat is still half frozen. Not too soft, not too hard, is the best time to cut the pork thinly.

Step 3: Seasoning the pork

Now, start seasoning the pork with salt and black pepper. Use any amount you like with the black pepper. But for the salt, just light salting will do. You can always add more salt during the last stage of cooking.

Step 4: Stir-frying the pork first

Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. I am using a stainless steel wok here. As soon as the wok gets hot, I add in the pork belly and start stir-frying. Bear in mind the pork will be cooked in no time. 

But do not stop; keep stirring until it becomes golden brown and crispy, and you will see the meat releasing lots of pork lard. Set the meat asides and scoop out the excess pork fat when it’s done.

Step 5: Stir fry aromatics and veggie

Start stir-frying the sliced onion and minced garlic on the same wok. After a couple of minutes, when the onion becomes translucent, add red bell pepper and stir fry for another couple minutes until it softens. 

Step 6: Incorporating the coconut milk

Pour in the coconut milk and the soy sauce. Return our crispy pork back into the wok. Mixed well. Reduce heat to medium-low, let the stir fry cook, and simmer for another 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Now, salt-taste our delicious meal, and see if we need more salt or soy sauce.

How to Serve Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry 

To serve Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry, follow these steps:

• Prepare a serving dish or individual plates.

• If you cook rice or noodles to accompany the stir fry, you can place a bed of cooked rice or noodles on the serving dish or individual plates.

• Spoon the Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry over the rice or noodles, distributing it evenly.

• Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro or basil leaves, if desired, for added freshness and flavor.

You can also consider serving the stir fry with some additional condiments or side dishes, such as a squeeze of lime juice, sliced chili peppers for added heat, or a side of steamed vegetables. 

Adjust the accompaniments based on your personal preference and taste preferences. Enjoy your Pork Coconut Milk Stir Fry! If you like eating fusion dishes like this, you will love this one “Ground Pork Air Fryer with Dark Chocolate Recipe.“