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Thai Char-grilled Chiang Mai Pork Belly

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Thai Chargrilled Chiang Mai Pork Belly Recipe only Chiang Mai is a relaxed city in northern Thailand. It's home to some amazing temples and the people are very laid back compared to cosmopolitan Bangkok. I tried this street food back in 2004 when I stayed in Chaiang Mai for 3 months exploring the mountains and surrounding towns. Try this dish next time you have a BBQ and do not worry about the fat, its delicious with the tamarind dipping sauce. INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup of garlic cloves, unpeeled 4 coriander roots, cleaned and chopped 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 400 g pork belly, sliced fine 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Tamarind Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup tamarind puree 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pounded galangal 1/2 teaspoon pounded garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes 1 tablespoon chopped coriander METHOD 1. To prepare the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. 2. In a pestle and mortar, ...