Thai Red BBQ Pork Rice (Khao Moo Daeng)
Classic Thai-Chinese red BBQ pork served over jasmine rice with sweet gravy. A beloved one-plate meal with tender, caramelized pork.
🔥530 Calories
💪20g Protein
⏱️80 min
👨🍳Medium
Ingredients
- 1300 g Pork shoulder or loin
- 23 tbsp Red soy sauce
- 32 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 42 tbsp Palm sugar
- 51 tbsp Red fermented tofu
- 61 tbsp Honey
- 71 tbsp Minced garlic
- 81/2 tsp Ground white pepper
- 92 cups Cooked jasmine rice
- 101 piece Cucumber
- 112 stalks Green onion
Instructions
- 1
Marinate pork with red soy sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, fermented tofu, honey, garlic, and pepper for at least 4 hours or overnight
- 2
Place marinated pork on a rack over a baking tray
- 3
Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally
- 4
Brush with marinade during roasting for a glossy finish
- 5
Let pork rest briefly before slicing thinly
- 6
Serve over hot jasmine rice, garnish with green onion and cucumber slices
💡Tips
- •Overnight marination gives deeper flavor
- •Use pork loin for leaner option than shoulder
- •Charcoal grilling adds authentic smoky flavor
- •Add hard-boiled egg or Chinese sausage for traditional serving
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Khao Moo Daeng?
One plate of red BBQ pork rice has about 500-560 calories depending on portion size.
Is red pork rice healthy?
It provides good protein but is high in carbs. Choose lean pork and reduce rice portion for a healthier option.