Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.
4 medium cloves garlic (20g), minced
2 TBSPs (15g) minced cilantro stems, plus fresh cilantro leaves for serving
2 TBSPs (30g) finely chopped palm sugar
1 TBSP (15ml) fish sauce
1 TBSP (15ml) soy sauce
1 TBSP (15ml) oyster sauce
1 1/2 TSPs (6g) ground white pepper
1/2 TSP (2g) MSG powder (optional)
2 pounds (900g) pork butt, in one piece
1 (5 1/2-ounce; 160ml) can unsweetened coconut cream(see note)
1 recipe Thai Dried Chili-Vinegar Dipping Sauce, for serving (optional)
In a small bowl, combine garlic, cilantro stems, palm sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and MSG (if using), and stir until palm sugar is dissolved.
Set aside.
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