🇹🇭 Thai Cuisine · Street Food

Poh Pia Thot

Prep

25 mins

Cook

15 mins

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

Crispy deep-fried Thai spring rolls stuffed with glass noodles, carrots, and pork, dipped in sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

  • 700g firm tofu
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 tsp sliced lemongrass
  • 1 1/2 tsp palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 200g Thai eggplant
  • a handful of fresh Thai basil, chopped
  • roasted peanuts, for serving
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried shrimp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the roti dough base and set it aside to rest while you get the filling ready.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, Thai bird's eye chilies, minced garlic, and white pepper, mixing well so everything is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Heat neutral vegetable oil in a skillet, wok, or on a griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the roti dough until lightly golden on each side, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Fry, grill, or steam the chicken thighs mixture until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, about 15 mins.

  6. 6

    Assemble by layering the roti dough with the filling, a spoonful of fish sauce, and a scattering of mint.

Tips

Serve immediately for the best contrast between a crisp exterior and a warm, tender filling.

Double the fish sauce so you have plenty for dipping — it tends to disappear fast.

Prep all your fillings and toppings before you start cooking, since this dish comes together quickly once the heat is on.