Crispy Pork Belly with Kale

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

Crispy Pork Belly with Kale

Crispy Pork Belly with Kale is a mouthwatering Thai stir-fry that combines crunchy, golden pork belly with fresh kale. The crispy pork adds a rich, savory crunch that pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter and fresh taste of the kale. This recipe is perfect for busy days—ready in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

Steps

  • Cooking Crispy Pork Belly with Kale:

    1. Wash the kale thoroughly, drain, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

      Wash the kale thoroughly, drain, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

    2. Smash the garlic and slice the red chilies.

      Smash the garlic slice the red chilies

    3. Slice the crispy pork belly into bite-sized pieces.

      Slice the crispy pork belly into bite-sized pieces.

    4. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

      Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

    5. Add garlic and red chilli then stir-fry until fragrant.

      Add garlic and red chilli then stir-fry until fragrant.

    6. Add the kale and water. Cover and cook for about 30-60 seconds until the kale turns vibrant green.

      Add the kale into a wokthen add water

    7. Toss in the crispy pork belly. Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fermented soybean paste.

      Toss in the crispy pork belly Add light soy sauce - Crispy Pork Belly with KaleAdd oyster sauce - Crispy Pork Belly with KaleAdd fermented soybean paste - Crispy Pork Belly with Kale

    8. Stir-fry everything for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.

      Stir-fry everything for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.

    9. Turn off the heat and serve immediately over hot jasmine rice.

      Turn off the heat and serve immediately over hot jasmine rice.

Recipe Notes

Tips

A popular Thai stir-fry dish you can easily make at home instead of ordering takeout! This simple, tasty recipe gets a flavor boost from crispy pork belly.

It’s delicious served over a steaming bowl of rice—perfect for any meal. Let’s dive into making it yourself! 🍽️