CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY (THIT KHO)
This dish is very popular in Vietnamese households for everyday eating but is also traditionally served during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The longer you cook the pork belly, the more tender it becomes. If you make this dish ahead, the fat will congeal on the surface, making it easier to remove, and a little healthier! This also allows the flavors to meld a little more. Serve with rice.
Provided by Pat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 1h43m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice pork belly into 1-inch pieces layered with skin, fat, and meat.
- Heat sugar in a large wok or pot over medium heat until it melts and caramelizes into a light brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Add pork and increase heat to high. Cook and stir to render some of the pork fat, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir shallots and garlic into the wok. Add fish sauce and black pepper; stir to evenly coat pork. Pour in coconut water and bring to a boil. Add eggs, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until pork is tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove wok from the heat and let stand, about 10 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 266.8 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1831.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Sahib Jee
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Ujitha Siripala
[email protected]This is one of the best pork belly recipes I've ever tried.
Noushin Ahmed
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this dish again. It's so good!
Seble Admasu
[email protected]I served this dish with rice, and it was perfect. The rice soaked up all of the delicious sauce.
Senior God'sgift
[email protected]This dish is a little bit spicy, but it's not too hot. It's just the right amount of heat.
Husnain Billa
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of the pork belly in this dish. It's so good!
Khadimk579 Khadim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lee Twyman
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Clara Chida
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
RIMURU Sata
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
DTMS 7
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork belly, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pork belly was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.
HECTOR CRAWFORD
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Asif Qureshi
[email protected]I had some trouble finding pork belly at my local grocery store, but I eventually found it at an Asian market. It was worth the effort, because the dish turned out great!
jk shaba
[email protected]This dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Allan Orzechowski
[email protected]I've never had caramelized pork belly before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was so good! The pork belly was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing.
Theallfandomau
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes. I love the sweet and savory flavors of the pork belly.
perpetua imuetinyan
[email protected]I made this dish last night, and it turned out great! The pork belly was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very tasty.
Marshmallow Productions
[email protected]This caramelized pork belly recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.