Thai Pork Belly Curry Recipe (Gaeng Hung Lay) | Thai Recipes แกงฮังเล

Gaeng Hung Lay is one of the most iconic dishes of Northern Thailand, and arguably one of the tastiest! Pork belly and pork ribs are slowly stewed in a WHOLE bunch of herbs and spices. The result is tender fatty pieces of pork that has been entirely permeated by the rich and aromatic sauce. It is a dish to impress, and though it takes time, most of the process is hands-off!
This dish came to Northern Thailand via Myanmar, which in turn has a lot of Indian influences on their cuisine. This is why there is a lot of spices in this recipe, and you can use Indian garam masala for it as well!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
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[@PailinsKitchen]

HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note: If you have questions about this recipe, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Also, before sending on any questions be sure to read the written recipe on the website as I often add extra tips and notes not covered in the video. Thank you for watching!

[@user-jx8qw9bc3i]

What if there is no galangal? Any alternatives?

[@sameers6148]

@@user-jx8qw9bc3i ginger but probably a lesser amount - I think the original Burmese way of this dish uses ginger

[@stevenherberts968]

I lived in Chiang mai for 16 years and this is one of the best curries I have ever had, with some sai oua and larb, also have you ever had naam nang? The buffalo skin done on the BBQ, great with sang som.

[@stevenherberts968]

Lam teh teh 😁

[@lavilal]

@@stevenherberts968 at Aroon rai restaurant in front Top north Hotel, the best i ever eat, une tuerie!

[@takedazu]

This curry reminds me when I was a fresh man in Chiang Mai University. It is the first Northern dish which I fell in love with because it was not too spicy but flavorful and could get along well with soft and warm steamed sticky rice.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I'm happy I scrolled to see this 4 year old comment! I was wondering how spicy this dish was compared to Rendang and you answered my question. Thanks Ralph! :)

[@tabaks]

Pailin, you explain the beauty of this dish as if you're playing a $1,000,000 violin. You are an artist I could listen forever!

[@richardgomes3707]

This recipe -- as a whole -- feels like a perfect marriage of Thai, Indian, and Chinese.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Pork Belly Curry is a popular main dish prepared by chefs in Myanmar and Northern Thailand. It is known locally as Gaeng Hung Lay and Kaeng Hang Le. What is this? Much like “Chiang Mai Noodles,” which are popular in Northern Thailand, this Pork Belly Curry has its culinary roots in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). Learn and Stop with silly uneducated Propaganda 🎉 Face it

[@IcedLatteAize]

I'm from Chiang Rai, The Optional ingredients in many different part of northern of Thailand are roasted peanut and pineapple, so many recipes use salted garlic instead raw garlic.

[@PailinsKitchen]

pineapple sounds perfect with this!

[@misterkeys1966]

The request has come!!!, my all time favorite curry 🍛

[@stewartsteinecke7301]

One of the greatest unheard of curries outside of thailand. Love it.

[@grandmundi7107]

Cooked whole garlic cloves are so delicious. I like their sweetness.

[@swhy8757]

I enjoy your encouragement "there is no one way, or the right way"

[@alphacause]

Thank you for this recipe. For those of you who have never had pork belly, once you have had it - whether it is cooked this way or any other way - even the most expensive cut of steak will taste bland by comparison. If I knew I had one meal to eat, before I died, it would include a big plate of pork belly.

[@s.d.phukan9731]

Drake Santiago you are my brother from another mother.. Last meal before I die.., yes It has to be pork.. And and and yess pork is the most delicious meat of all..

[@adrianlindsaylohan]

Not only pork belly, but also a big bowl of white rice to go with it!!!! UGH

[@SohanDsouza]

Dongpo Pork ... 😋

[@jeromeclavel1638]

this dish seems simply delicious and the way you present things, plus your bright smile, is always a pleasure. big kiss from France

[@thomasjudge9858]

i think this is your best video yet that dish looks amazing!

[@mpetcha6707]

ชอบทักษะการพูดมากค่ะ ชอบมาฝึกฟังที่ช่องพี่ตลอดเลยค่า

[@timotot123]

I really love using pickled garlic. Just takes it to another level

[@Myfilipinaqueenandpersianlion]

I just want to thank you for giving us opportunities to learn about Thai food. You rock!!!

[@oioiber]

Finally! My all time favourite and underrated by many

[@abelcampos4400]

Love your facial food description , makes me hungry! Thanks for the video 👍

[@TheBigBassa]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I had this when I was in northern Thailand and it tasted like the World! I already know my weeks highlight =)

[@tomikool]

This is my most favorite dish ever and ever. I eat this growing up in the north of Thailand and still cook a huge pot once or twice a month and freeze it so I can enjoy for the whole month. Living in UK now, I normally use normal red curry paste and add a mix of curry powder and garam masala for ease. Thank you for sharing this and good job P Pai!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Ha! That's exactly what I mentioned in the written recipe as a "cheat" :)

[@erlinesrensen5541]

tomikool @

[@lardosian]

any idea the name of a dish i always have in nong khai, its a kind of pork sausage that has loads of garlic and spice and is served with raw baby garlic, i just love it! Only one place i have seen this.

[@ong2547]

lardosian if it have some rice in it, i think it is called sai krog esan or esan sausage(ไส้กรอกอีสาน)

[@letitrain3695]

Thank you so much for making this video. Now my husband will have his favourite at home 😁

[@teachone2261]

I’m in LOVE !! She’s DIVINE !!

[@411lofty]

I just love the way you cook it is so amazing the teats is walla

[@toddstropicals]

Soon as I seen the title it got my 👍....Curry pork belly uber yum! 😋

[@myssdaisy2009]

Omgoodness, I'm drooling! I want to make this! Well done, Pai!

[@michaelsynnergren2264]

Delicious! Thank you for this recipe!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

You are a fantastically gifted teacher and speaker. Your pacing, the extraordinary timing of each important educational tip and how you explain WHY you are doing what you do or what other options are acceptable is so impressive. You are a such a gift here on KZbin. A proper teacher who uses friendly, economical, articulate language and makes a GENUINE and profound change in the lives of all curious cooks who commit to meeting you halfway and pledge their time and attention. Thank you so much Pai. You rock my world.

[@larrysong953]

Yes I world really try to follow the recipe.

[@jonmikaelalea859]

I have tried that curry once in a Thai Restaurant in New York and I love it. It reminds me so much of Filipino Pork Belly Adobo and it also goes very well with rice.

[@mariceldoneza2569]

Love your Thai recipes.

[@lydiloo93]

This looks amazing Pai! I would love to see a video on Thai table etiquette one day...

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Pailin.

[@loteofoia7229]

Wow looks very delicious I want to try your recipe thanks.

[@peterstang]

I enjoy seeing the way you enjoyed the finished recipe. This is surely very Thai and very exotic.

[@xluisenriquez]

I bought some pork belly to cook Filipino adobo. Then I saw this recipe and decided to try it out. It smells heavenly while simmering away. Glad I had most of the ingredients in some shape or form readily at home! :)

[@sunrel893]

Oh my goodness, looks scrumptious!

[@tjinwei]

I just wanna say, even though I do like your travel videos as well, that I am so happy you're putting up regular videos again!!! 😄😄😄

[@audreyboiser4530]

I tried this recipe and it WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!!!

[@jays3526]

I just had this in a local Sukhumvit restaurant with my more-than-girlfriend and her friends and immediately looked it up when I got home. And the Northern Thai sausage. My God it was all so delicious. Today I have secretly resolved to become an expert in the dishes of this region. :) Of course, I'm also an instant subscriber! :)

[@Caitcho1984]

Thank you Pai. I made this yesterday and I had an epiphany. It was the best thing I have ever eaten in my life. I am not a fan of the skin in the pork belly when stewed so used a pork loin piece that had a decent amount of fat. The flavor of this dish is so deep and complex, it is like a party in your mouth at every bite. I am looking forward to trying your rendang recipe. But for me this is the winner of the worlds’ most flavorful dish. Thank you for sharing.

[@kennethsu8282]

Thank you for sharing it looks very delicious Pailin

[@talyangkhoda7927]

Thnx for this awesome recipe... having this dish right now...

[@Everlong8640]

Oh yummy this is my favorite curry! Thank you!

[@eyeklang]

แกงที่รอคอยมาแล้วว

[@rajcoomariegoberdhan5437]

Love your cooking

[@yunaiyunce9388]

Fist time I come to Chang Mai, end ate the Hung Lay curry it's so good 👌 thanks for the recipes, I definitely will make it.

[@ardemisaguirre8088]

Looks delicious 😋

[@marclucas5100]

Recently discovered your channel, love it.

[@denverbri69]

too many great recipes.... not enough time to try them all. 😍😍

[@LazyCookPete]

I love slow braised belly pork too, for all the reasons you say here. This fabulous recipe is made for sharing, so I'm gonna sprinkle it around the internet :)

[@vany7187]

I'm like...it I will try sooo nice thank you so much

[@cy24]

Looks so yummy. Pork belly is so good no matter how you make it.

[@chenhuixin0514]

ชอบแกงฮังเลมากค่ะ ชอบแกงๆ ข้นๆ เครื่องเทศ สมุนไพร พวกแกงมัสมั่น แกงกะหรี่ แกงคั่วหอยขม แกงอ่อมค่ะ ชอบสำเนียงอังกฤษของคุณไพลิน ฟังง่ายฟังชัดมากเลย ได้ ฝึกภาษาอังกฤษด้วย

[@keechow4326]

it is a delicious dish and it is easy to prepare at home . Lovely and healthy dish

[@Malysha1985]

Hi Pailin! I love your channel! I would love if you in the future there will be more recipes of Currys without coconut milk as I think not everyone likes coconut milk. Thanks

[@vincenty2298]

wanna try this

[@GangstaSaxobeat]

Just about time for this recipe

[@Yogasunsyd]

Love your videos and recipes. You are authentic and entertaining. Your channel is my go-to place for Thai recipies. Great Work.

[@orathaiorathai1455]

Yes! So yummy.

[@malcolmlewis5860]

Waiting for cooler weather to try this.

[@phungonhnin]

I love your videos. Would you also do a video on poo pad pong curry?

[@muek]

Pai's having a nom-gasm at the end... Definitely should try this dish.

[@daniellereeves2000]

Ty so much for this recipe.. Hugs

[@tolstitoo]

One of my favourite dishes here but unfortunately now easily available down on the Eastern Seaboard. Thanks for this!

[@RaidenXXII]

I can't wait to make this. This curry with Namm Prik yum.

[@nuiacain186]

Gosh absolutely love that dish. I lived in Chiangmai for 4 years. i miss that now. Thank you for great recipe and I will try. I know it won't be as good as your but I love it.

[@SavaSnacks]

I LOOVE pork belly! Can't wait to try this recipe....though I'm also supposed to be on a diet hahaha.

[@TN-pe6vu]

Pailin, i tried this curry and it is not the usual thai curry that we usually get here in the states! I am used to the curry that is sweet and creamy. I should have known based on the recipe but Somehow it didnt click until i tasted it. I was shocked but as i kept eating it, i started to like it. The pork belly and flavor were delicious! So FYI non thai people like me: this is a very authentic type of curry that is very strong. Thanks for introducing me the authentic Thai food.

[@kimdenboer2795]

OMG, this looks so delicious ^_^ I'm definitly going to try this heavenly porky dish.

[@lbcthinkingoutloud3427]

Look so tasty 😋. Thank you

[@sh3n3ng]

My grand ma always cook this curry out side, she doesn’t like the smell, but I love it.

[@JoJoeJung2009]

เพิ่งจะเห็น channel นี้ 🤗 ดีจังครับทำให้อาหารไทยเป็นที่รู้จักไปทั่วโลก และขอชื่นชมการกล่าวทักทายด้วยการไหว้ ซึ่งสมัยนี้คนไทยบางคนมองข้ามไปครับ 👍👍👍👍

[@sutthirojpetchaisak2949]

My recipe is adding some peanuts to แกงฮังเลย ja.really tasty

[@johnfoose4883]

I am retired in Thailand and I love this stuff. I watched a guy while he grounded all of the ingredients and made the paste. I had to ensure that he removed all of the fat though. It may taste good but there is too much fat unless you specify otherwise. My favorite Thai dish.

[@SZielinska]

Sawasdee ka P'Pai, just wanted to ask how long did you cook the curry for to get that kind of consistency? love your vids

[@Mimi-gj3sx]

I am going to make this today

[@jaytycruz]

This is sooooooo good!!! Yum

[@666dynomax]

how Did i miss this recipe!!!!! making it asap

[@hmgcrawler]

good recipe...try topping it with some pineapples dices before serving next time.

[@JoeUdo]

I made this last week and it was great! The curry smelled awesome when it was cooking. It's too bad you can't share smell on the internet. The shrimp paste was a nice touch. Can you make Nam Prik Ong? I made it today and I want to see your take on it. That's a very good Northern dish too.

[@22lovejon]

Great show very good chef. You are a great and natural in the kitchen. Going to make it for my wife tomorrow. Great work respect from Chiang Rai Thailand 🇹🇭 🙏❤️

[@inesdelahoya2045]

WOW, thank you for the recipe, Pai! This recipe is an inspiration for so many dishes. Meanwhile, I would add some boiled eggs in the pot to braise along with the pork. Would you approve of that?

[@pacpac1997]

Looks delicious!

[@josephinefong398]

pacpac1997 delicious

[@pacpac1997]

oh thank you I didnt see the typo xD

[@oliviaantonette5647]

Salivatingggg

[@iiAMnina]

It’s 7:30am, my family isn’t even up yet but I’m ready to head out the door for the ingredients to make this!

[@julesjazzie]

I am new to your video. I did cooked the Gaeng Hung Lay. I just used pork belly as that what I have in my freezer. It was delicious. Melt in the mouth. Thanks Pai, for the yummy recipe.

[@ParanaSlim52]

Hello Pai, Is that one 8" cinnamon stick or eight 1" cinnamon sticks in the Hung Lay curry powder? TIA, Will

[@mervyoung5397]

WOW this recipe looks amazing! I'm going to have to try this out! How much Garam masala should I use if I can't get my hands on hung lay curry power? Is tamarind juice the same as tamarind concentrate? BTW, love your channel so much, I've subscribed 😎👍

[@mikkonurmi2846]

Looks like a prefect curry for a pressure cooker/Instant Pot! Will give it a red hot go at some point! Awesome channel BTW!

[@ellamy22]

Mikko Nurmi have you tried this in the instant pot? How much water to put?

[@CrisTina-eq5pi]

Thank you for this recipe! What kind of pre-made curry would be best for this recipe? Also, where did you get your wok? Thank you!! :)

[@yerher26]

If I want to use a can paste curry from the Asian supermarket, which one would you recommend?

[@alexenglish210]

Just found and love this channel, by any chance can you help with something called Tom sap, super theen gai or siygok esan, don’t know how to spell them but when I was in bkk I ate them all the time

[@godschild5785]

Goodness me, I'll juz use my hand to savour the curry & the rice!!! No time 4 fork & spoon!!!

[@northshoregirl72]

o. mah. gawd. Yas!

[@CK-zm8nz]

Looks soooooo good, and looks easy to make!!... If you have all the ingredients 😝😓

[@jowas3107]

Simmering right now! Excited to try it with the hubby...but first I have to go through the torture of smelling it until dinner. XD

[@mampuful]

Seems like this dish has some influences from Indian cuisine 👌🏻

[@kurtcriscione316]

new wok? looks like a non-stick... or at least coated? I've been watching your videos for a week now, this one had me drooling, just ordered your cook book, should be here tomorrow. thanks. :)

[@PailinsKitchen]

Not a new wok at all, just one I never use on the show :)

[@petercoombs4384]

First time here, glad to have found this site. Recipes are wonderful, would love some print backup. Is there anything available for these particular recipes?

[@PailinsKitchen]

All written recipes are on the website hotthaikitchen.com

[@ultrage74]

Nice recipe and I'll do it soon, thanks. What kind of vegetables you recommanded to eat with it ?

[@erngerngurng]

ultrage74 As I’m a northern Thai. I usually eat it plain with sticky rice. (no vegetables at all! haha) But if i recommend for you, any kind of fresh leafy vegetables will go well with it. Since this curry is heavily loaded with numerous spice and is very very very very very fatty and oily, you will really need the freshness!

[@ultrage74]

Thank you. I imagine I'll take some โหระพา and ถั่วงอก and แตงกวา :)

[@miemie7683]

ultrage74 Pair this dish with sliced cucumber due to the crunchiness and freshness vegetable.

[@ultrage74]

Mie Mie Will do. Tank you ;)

[@congratsyourearestaurant]

Hey this looks really great! I'm planning on making it for Christmas dinner - what vegetables or other sides would you recommend to go with it (aside from rice)? Love the channel Pai!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Hi Adam here - and I think you're going to have to ask her that one directly as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old (as per her note above). You can check out options to get hold of her here hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!