Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs
Tender pork belly and hard-boiled eggs simmered in a savory-sweet coconut caramel sauce. This classic Vietnamese comfort dish is rich, glossy, and best served with steamed rice.
- Total time
- 80 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups coconut water
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 shallots
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse and drain.
- 2
Hard-boil eggs for 9 minutes, cool, peel, and set aside.
- 3
In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add sliced shallots and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add pork and brown sugar. Stir to coat, then cook until pork is lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour in coconut water and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 6
Add eggs and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes, until sauce thickens and pork is tender.
- 7
Serve hot with steamed rice and extra black pepper if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small pot for eggs
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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