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Baked Thai Pork Toast (Kanom Pung Na Moo)

A delicious and healthier baked snack combining ground pork and flavorful herbs on soft bread, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 slices white sandwich bread preferably squared
  • 2 Tbsp neutral flavored oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
  • 2 pieces cilantro roots or 6 cilantro stems, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp white peppercorns whole for a more intense flavor
  • 150 g ground pork can substitute for chicken or a vegetarian option
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce choose a good quality brand
  • 1/2 tsp sugar omit if your bread is sweet
  • 1/2 piece egg beaten, for binding
  • 2 Tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1/2 cup cucumber sliced thinly for Ajaad
  • 1 Tbsp shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar for Ajaad
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for Ajaad
  • 1 pinch salt for Ajaad

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C).
  2. Cut off the crusts from the bread and brush one side lightly with oil. Cut each slice into 4 squares and place them on a baking sheet, oiled side down.
  3. For the pork mixture, pound the cilantro roots or stems, garlic, and white peppercorns into a fine paste.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, sugar (if using), and the beaten egg, along with the cilantro-garlic paste. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Cooking
  1. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture on the unoiled side of each piece of toast.
  2. Brush the top of the toast lightly with oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through.
  4. Switch to broil on high for the last 30 seconds to 2 minutes to achieve a golden browning.
  5. Allow them to cool slightly before garnishing with cilantro leaves and red pepper juliennes.
Preparing Ajaad
  1. In a saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
  2. Combine cucumber, shallots, and chilies in a bowl, then pour the cooled vinegar over them just before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature. You can customize flavors by adding spices or using different proteins.