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Mar Hor Recipe, also known as Thai galloping horses. This is like a Thai version of my Shaking Beef recipe. Remember that one? This dish is called Mar Hor AKA Thai galloping horses, and it is an absolute cracker. Check this bad boy out. It’s a colour and flavour explosion.
This is a wonderful dish, as you get the sweetness of the pineapple, balanced with the savoury of the pork. A match made in heaven. I created this for Amy’s dinner one day, as we were having some spicy soup. She gave this a big thumbs up. Everyone else at the dinner (in fact 6 people), thought it was right up there and very very delicious. Well, that is saying something, isn’t it. Are you ready to bring on the horses…
What are Thai Mar Hor Recipe Ingredients
There’s enough here for easily 6, plus one 6 year old. In to a large mixing bowl add the following:
- 500g minced pork;
- 5 finely chopped Spring onions;
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped young ginger;
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic;
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
- A good pinch of white pepper;
- 5 finely chopped coriander roots;
- A cup of roughly chopped coriander (keep a little back for garnish);
- 1 cup of salted peanuts that I had bashed a bit in a pestle and mortar (not to a powder though – you want crunch); and
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (I used palm sugar).
How to make Thai Mar Hor at home...
- Mix it all up well, and then cover it and pop it in the fridge for an hour or so to allow the flavours to all mix together;
- Now take a pineapple and cut of the top and bottom, trim off all the outside layer and the black ‘eyes’ from the soft yellow fruit. Cut in half lengthways and then cut into thin slices. You should probably end up with about 20 or so half halves;
- Set these aside in the fridge and bring on out the minced pork mixture;
- In a wok add some oil and fry off the minced pork until it is fully cooked;
- You may want to add a little more soy if it dries out too quickly;
- Off the heat;
- Lay out your pineapple and then spoon on top of the meaty mixture.
Conclusions of our Best Thai Mar Hor Recipe
Looks great, doesn’t it? The colour clash looks great on the plate. Simply sprinkle some ripped coriander and some slices of chili padi for some extra flavour, and because it really tarts up the presentation of the dish. A veritable explosion of colour and flavour.I think you will really like this dish folks. My Mar Hor AKA Thai galloping horses. Go on have a go – ENJOY!!!
What is Thai Mar Hor
Mar Hor is one of Thailand’s classic royal court dishes, combining a sweet, salty, sour, and slightly spicy minced meat topping with fresh fruit. The topping is traditionally made from minced pork or chicken cooked with garlic, shallots, palm sugar, fish sauce, roasted peanuts, and coriander root, then finished with fresh coriander and sliced chilli.
The most common way to serve it today is on fresh pineapple, although you’ll also find versions served on:
- Pomelo segments
- Orange wedges
- Mandarin segments
- Crisp fruit slices
The juicy fruit balances the rich, savoury topping, creating the distinctive harmony of flavours that Thai cuisine is famous for.
Mar Hor is considered an elegant canapé and is often served at:
- Royal Thai cuisine restaurants
- Weddings
- Celebrations
- Fine dining events
- Thai tasting menus
It’s a wonderful dish if you’re looking for something unique for The Kapre. A modern interpretation could feature:
- Charred pineapple with Thai pork and roasted peanuts
- Tuna or salmon tartare instead of pork
- Crab meat with kaffir lime and chilli
- A vegetarian version with mushrooms and toasted cashews
It makes an excellent one- or two-bite appetiser that’s visually striking and perfectly suited to sharing menus or cocktail service.