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Tender, savory-sweet pork belly braised in a rich caramel and fish sauce gravy. This classic Vietnamese comfort food, traditionally cooked in a clay pot, is perfect over a bowl of steamed rice.
In a medium bowl, combine the pork belly cubes, minced shallots, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
In a heavy-bottomed pot or clay pot over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook without stirring until the mixture transforms into a deep amber or mahogany caramel, about 5-7 minutes.
Carefully add the marinated pork to the hot caramel. Increase heat to medium-high and stir continuously for 5-6 minutes until the pork is lightly browned and coated in caramel.
Pour in the coconut water and the remaining fish sauce. Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs, submerging them in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and braise for 45-50 minutes.
Remove the lid for the final 10 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and Thai chili, then serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.
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Tender, savory-sweet pork belly braised in a rich caramel and fish sauce gravy. This classic Vietnamese comfort food, traditionally cooked in a clay pot, is perfect over a bowl of steamed rice.
This vietnamese recipe takes 80 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1197.23 calories per serving with 25.4g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Replace half of the pork belly with firm fried tofu cubes for a lighter version with extra texture.
Substitute the 4 chicken eggs with 12-15 hard-boiled quail eggs for a more traditional bite-sized presentation.
