Pork With Bean Shoots (Moo Pad Thua Ngok)

Thai Translation – Moo = Pork, Pad = Stir Fried, Thua Ngok = Mung Beans

Mung bean shoots are a super healthy food and when coupled with lean pork mince make for a filling and healthy meal. Served with steamed rice and a side of nam pla prik, it is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner meal.

Cooking Time – 10 minutes

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

200g pork mince

150g mung bean shoots

2 cloves garlic

½ medium onion

2 tsp fish sauce

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp ground white pepper

2 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar

2 tsp vegetable oil

Method

1. In a non-stick fry pan or wok, heat the oil over medium heat and dry the finely chopped garlic cloves.
2. When the garlic is browned, add the pork mince to the pan and cook well, ensuring all meat has changed colour and the meat has no lumps.
3. Add the finely chopped onion, fish sauce, soy sauce, white pepper and palm sugar and mix well to combine. Add the mung bean sprouts, mixing quickly.
4. Serve immediately with steamed rice.