Vietnam - Thit Kho Tau

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In deep pot, add pork belly and cold water till submerged. Bring water to a boil and skim off foam of impurities from top of water until clean. Strain pork belly from liquid and wash in water.

Step 2

In separate bowl combine washed pork belly, fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes

Step 3

In large pan, add tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add sugar and let sugar brown until it is caramel in color

Step 4

Add pork to the caramel, along with shallots and garlic. Sauté for 10-15 minutes.

Step 5

Add remaining fish sauce/soy sauce liquid from marinade and cans of coconut soda. Bring mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Add hard boiled quail eggs and braise for 45 minutes and/or till pork belly is tender

Step 7

Serve with white rice and garnish with green onions