Bird's eye chili are those really small chili peppers (tiny little things) that pack so much heat per piece that you can't believe a small thing could be so spicy! A dash of Vietnamese or Thai hot sauce (sriracha) - even Tabasco! - works in a pinch! ^_^
Palm sugar is what you get from the sap of the coconut palm; very dark brown sugar works just as well.
Rice is a great buffer for the spiciness, and a light salad balances the richness of the pork belly. ^_^
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Date: 2008-03-04 03:41 am (UTC)Palm sugar is what you get from the sap of the coconut palm; very dark brown sugar works just as well.
Rice is a great buffer for the spiciness, and a light salad balances the richness of the pork belly. ^_^