Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip
Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 29 min
- Total
- 54 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- Mild
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip is listed as pork from Cambodia. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Pork454 g
- Coconut milk237 ml
- Prahok44 ml
- Neutral oil30 ml
- Garlic4 clove
- Shallot2
- Fresh chilli2
- Sugar15 ml
- Fish sauce30 ml
- Lime, juice1
- Corianderto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
1 minStep 2
Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
3 minStep 3
Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent burning—garlic can turn bitter if overcooked.
Step 4
Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes.
7 minStep 5
Stir in 3 tbsp prahok and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors, mashing it slightly into the pork.
1 minStep 6
Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
10 minStep 7
Tip: Simmer gently to avoid curdling the coconut milk—a steady bubble is ideal.
Step 8
Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 2 minced Thai chilies, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
2 minStep 9
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
Step 10
Tip: Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its fresh, tangy flavor without cooking it out.
Step 11
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 12
Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
5 min
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Substitutions
pork → mushroom
Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes
Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.
fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) → soy sauce + lime
Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable.
lime → lemon
Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip take?
54 min all in — 25 min prep, 29 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much fish sauce?
2 tbsp of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) → soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable. lime → lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.