Hey there, foodies! Today I’m super excited to share my absolute favorite Vietnamese recipe that’ll make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests beg for seconds! Trust me, once you try this Caramelized Pork Belly (Thịt Kho Tàu), you’ll be adding it to your weekly dinner rotation.
Let me tell you, the first time I made this dish, my kitchen smelled so incredible that my neighbor actually knocked on my door to ask what I was cooking! 😅 This melt-in-your-mouth pork belly is braised in coconut water and fish sauce until it’s tender enough to cut with a spoon (yes, really!).
What You’ll Need:
– 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
– 4 eggs
– 3 tablespoons fish sauce (don’t skimp on quality here, ladies!)
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 can coconut water (not coconut milk!)
– 2 shallots, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Fresh ground black pepper
– Green onions for garnish
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Now, let’s get cooking! First, we’re going to caramelize that sugar until it’s amber-colored (and try not to burn it like I did my first time – we’ve all been there! 🙈). Add your pork belly and let it get all friendly with that caramel. Trust the process, ladies!
Next, throw in those aromatic shallots and garlic – this is where the magic happens! Add your fish sauce, coconut water, and let it simmer for about 1 hour until the pork is tender enough to make you weak in the knees.
While that’s happening, boil those eggs until they’re perfectly hard-boiled (about 7 minutes), peel them, and add them to the pot for the last 15 minutes of cooking. They’ll soak up all that savory-sweet goodness!
Serve this beauty over steaming hot rice, garnish with green onions, and watch your family’s faces light up! This dish seriously gets better the next day, so don’t worry about leftovers (if you have any!).
Y’all, I cannot stress enough how this recipe has become my go-to for impressing guests or just treating myself after a long day. If you’ve tried this recipe, pretty please drop a comment below and let me know how it turned out! And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more drool-worthy recipes that’ll have everyone thinking you’re a kitchen goddess! 💁♀️✨
Quick tip: Make sure to use coconut water, not milk – learned that one the hard way! And remember, cooking is all about having fun and making memories, so don’t stress if it’s not perfect the first time. We’re all in this delicious journey together!
Share this recipe with your foodie friends, and let’s spread the love for Vietnamese cuisine! Until next time, keep cooking and stay fabulous! 🥘💋
