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Thai Pork Toast

A delightful Thai street food staple featuring crispy toasted bread topped with a flavorful ground pork mixture, elevated with aromatic garlic and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 32 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Toast Base
  • 8 slices sandwich bread (toasted) white or whole grain works well
  • 2 roots cilantro roots for authentic flavor; can substitute with cilantro leaves and stems
Pork Mixture
  • 10.6 ounces ground pork fresh ground pork recommended, can substitute with chicken or turkey
  • ½ teaspoon white peppercorns adds depth
  • 8 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce for umami flavor
  • 1 pinch sugar balances flavor
  • 1 egg egg acts as a binder
Finishing Touches
  • 32 leaves fresh cilantro leaves for topping
  • 2 cups oil for deep frying; use neutral oil like vegetable or peanut

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut each slice of sandwich bread into 4 squares and set aside.
Cilantro & Spice Paste
  1. Pound the cilantro roots in a mortar until fine.
  2. Add the white peppercorns and continue to pound.
  3. Incorporate the garlic and pound until everything is well mixed and fine. Scoop the mixture off the mortar and set it aside.
Mix the Pork Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, add soy sauce, sugar, and the cilantro-garlic mixture to the ground pork.
  2. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Add the Binder
  1. Beat the egg and add it to the pork mixture, mixing thoroughly with your hands until smooth.
Top the Bread
  1. Take about 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture and spread it evenly on each piece of toast.
  2. Garnish with a fresh cilantro leaf on top.
Fry the Toasts
  1. Heat 2 cups of oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it sizzles.
  2. Carefully add the toasts to the oil. After about 10 seconds, turn the upper side of each toast down and fry for an additional 10 seconds until both sides are golden brown and the pork is cooked through.
Drain Excess Oil
  1. Use a spatula to transfer the toasts to a dish lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster for best results. These are best served immediately after frying while still crispy.