Vietnamese Braised Pork (Thìt Kho Tàu)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the pork into medium sized cubes and marinate with minced shallots, fish sauce and ground black pepper. Leave for 15 mins.

2. 2

   Stir continuously white sugar on low heat until it melts, caramelizes and turns darker in color (it burns quickly so make sure u pay attention). Add in the pork and stir so the dark sugar color coats the meat.

3. 3

   Add in 300ml fresh coconut water and water, and on medium heat, braise for 1.5 hours

4. 4

   Once your meat is tender, add in boiled eggs and stir gently. Let cook for another ~10 mins, then serve with steaming hot white rice