Thai Green Mango and Pork Platter

Prepare all ingredients by seeding and cutting the serrano chiles into strips, coarsely chopping the garlic, and measuring the ginger, peanut oil, fish sauce, shrimp paste, sugar, water, diced green mango, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.

Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the coarsely chopped garlic and finely chopped ginger to the hot oil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the serrano chile strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.

Add the pork strips and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink.

Stir in the fish sauce, shrimp paste, and sugar, mixing well to combine with the pork and aromatics.

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the diced green mango and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mango is just tender but still holds its shape.

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or sugar if needed for balance between salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.

Transfer the pork and mango mixture to a serving platter and top with the crushed roasted peanuts and fresh chopped cilantro before serving.