Mu manao or moo manao is a Thai dish that unites all the authentic Thai flavors in one – sweet, spicy, savory, and sour. As the name suggests, this dish consists of pork (mu means pork in Thai) soaked in a spicy dressing based on lime juice (manao) and garlic, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lime slices, then served alongside crispy, iced Chinese broccoli stems.

The combination of warm, tender meat and ice-cold broccoli stems creates a pleasant experience for the taste buds. Beef, chicken, and seafood can be used instead of pork, while Chinese broccoli stems can be replaced with regular broccoli stems or asparagus.