Thịt kho trứng

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Hard-boil the eggs (opens in a new tab) for 9 minutes, cool in cold water and peel.

   • 12 min
   • medium-high heat
   • Saucepan (opens in a new tab)
2. 2

   Step 2

   Blanch the pork in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and rinse. Toss with the shallots (opens in a new tab), garlic (opens in a new tab), pepper (opens in a new tab) and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce (opens in a new tab).

   • 8 min
3. 3

   Step 3

   In a heavy pot, melt the sugar (opens in a new tab) with a splash of the water until it turns deep amber. Add the pork and stir until coated and lightly browned.

   • 8 min
   • medium heat
   • Dutch oven / casserole pot (opens in a new tab)

   Food safety: Molten caramel causes serious burns.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour in the coconut water (opens in a new tab) and remaining fish sauce (opens in a new tab), bring to a simmer, skim, then cover partly and braise very gently for 1 hour.

   • 60 min
   • low heat

   

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the eggs (opens in a new tab) and simmer for another 20–30 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the pork is very tender and the sauce is glossy. Skim excess fat and serve with rice.

   • 25 min
   • low heat

   Food safety: Cook pork until the centre reaches at least 63 °C (71 °C for minced pork).