Picture this: It’s date night, and you want to impress with something beyond the usual pasta or steak. Let me introduce you to my absolute favorite Vietnamese dish that’ll make your taste buds dance – Caramelized Pork Belly (Thit Kho Tau). Trust me, ladies (and gents), this dish is a total game-changer!
I discovered this recipe during my culinary adventures in Vietnam, and let me tell you, I’ve been obsessed ever since. The combination of tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly with a sweet-savory caramel sauce is simply _chef’s kiss_.
Ingredients (because we need to get this party started):
– 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch chunks
– 4 large eggs
– 3 tablespoons fish sauce
– 2 tablespoons sugar (for caramel)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 1 cup coconut water
– Black pepper to taste
– Green onions for garnish
Okay, queens, let’s get cooking! 💁♀️
First, we’re making caramel (don’t worry, it’s easier than your morning makeup routine). Heat sugar in a pot until it turns amber – watch it like you watch your ex’s Instagram stories, because it can burn quickly!
Next, throw in that gorgeous pork belly and let it get friendly with the caramel. Add garlic and shallots (because everything’s better with garlic, am I right?). Now pour in that coconut water and fish sauce. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the pork is tender enough to cut with a spoon.
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While the pork is doing its thing, soft-boil those eggs (6 minutes is perfect, trust your girl on this). Peel them and add to the pot for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
The sauce should be thick and glossy, coating each piece of pork like your favorite body shimmer. Garnish with green onions and serve over steamy white rice.
Pro tip: Make extra because leftovers taste even better the next day – if they last that long!
Y’all, this dish is seriously addictive. My boyfriend literally proposed after trying this (okay, maybe not, but he definitely considered it 😉).
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XOXO,
Your favorite foodie friend 💋
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