Vietnamese braised pork ( thịt kho tàu )

1kg pork belly

80g minced shallots

ground black pepper

2.5 tbsp fish sauce

Step 1

Cut the pork into medium sized cubes and marinate with minced shallots, fish sauce and ground black pepper. leave for 15 mins.

Step 2

Stir continuously 7 tbsp (65-70g) white sugar on low heat until it melts, caramelizes and turns darker in color (it burns quickly so make sure u pay attention). add in the pork and stir so the dark sugar color coats the meat.

Step 3

Add in 300ml fresh coconut water and water, and on medium heat, braise for 1.5 hours

Step 4

Once your meat is tender, add in boiled eggs and stir gently. let cook for another ~10 mins, then serve with steaming hot white rice