Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly

[chimam]

Are you craving for a Vietnamese dish? This flavorful dish is one of the most beloved Vietnamese dishes. The Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly that has salty-sweet dish of caramelized pork belly and marinated eggs and they were cook using coconut water. I will share the recipe for this flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) pork belly, skin on, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup coconut water or water
• Hard-boiled eggs (optional)
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Steamed rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the pork belly pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork belly and stir to coat the meat evenly.
4. Pour in the coconut water (or water) until it covers the pork belly pieces. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid.
5. Let the pork belly simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
6. If using hard-boiled eggs, you can add them to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow them to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
7. Once the pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the skillet or Dutch oven from the heat.
8. Serve the Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly hot over steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Hope you like this dish and feel the essence of the Vietnamese dish. Enjoy the savory and aromatic flavors of this classic Vietnamese dish!

 

[Babylyn15]

I'm a huge fan of pork bellies because they were so tender

 

[Kenz]

Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly, or "Thịt Kho," is a mouthwatering dish featuring succulent pork belly simmered in a flavorful sauce made from fish sauce, caramelized sugar, and aromatics like garlic and shallots, resulting in a rich, sweet, and savory taste that pairs perfectly with steamed rice, making it a beloved comfort food in Vietnamese cuisine.