dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Thịt kho trứng (caramelized pork and eggs)
Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs braised in coconut water, fish sauce and caramel until glossy and tender—the classic Vietnamese home and Tết dish.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains egg and fish.
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Method
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1
Blanch pork 3 minutes, rinse, then marinate with fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, shallots and garlic for 30 minutes.
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2
Melt 2 tbsp sugar in a heavy pot until dark amber; add pork and stir to coat and color, 5 minutes.
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3
Add coconut water to just cover, bring to a boil and skim.
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4
Simmer gently uncovered 1 hour, add eggs and simmer 30 minutes more until pork is tender, well past 63°C (145°F), and the sauce is amber.
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5
Season with fish sauce and pepper; serve with rice and pickles.
