Grilled Watercress
Thai Thai - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Watercress

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 300g watercress, thick stems kept whole
  • • 400g pork neck, sliced thin
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • • 3 bird's eye chilies, minced
  • • 2 shallots, sliced
  • • 1 tsp white pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix fish sauce, palm sugar, white pepper, and half the lime juice.

2
Phase 2

Toss the pork in the marinade and rest for 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Grill the pork over hot coals for 4-5 minutes until charred and juicy.

4
Phase 4

Grill the watercress bundles for 1-2 minutes until wilted and lightly charred.

5
Phase 5

Lay the greens down, top with pork, and toss with the remaining lime, chilies, and shallots.