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Thịt Kho Trứng

Caramelized Pork and Eggs

Tender pork belly braised with hard-boiled eggs in a sweet-salty caramel sauce flavored with coconut water.

Other variations:

Thịt kho trứng vịt, Thịt kho trứng cút, Thịt kho tàu, Thịt kho chay

Category

Braised/Stew

Region

Southern Vietnam

Preparation Time

1h40

Servings

4–6

Difficulty

Easy

About this recipe

Thịt Kho Trứng (also called Thịt Kho Tàu) is a classic Southern Vietnamese comfort food, often served during Tết (Lunar New Year). The slow braising process infuses the pork and eggs with a rich, savory-sweet flavor, best enjoyed with steamed rice.

Ingredients List

800 g pork belly (cut into chunks) 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 shallots (minced) 3 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp sugar 500 ml coconut water 1/2 tsp pepper 1–2 fresh chilies (optional)

Materials & Tools

Large pot or clay pot knife and chopping board mixing bowls ladle

Preparation steps

Total Time :

1h40

Active Time :

30 min

Cooking Time

1h10

Step 1

Make Caramel

Heat sugar until golden, stir in garlic and shallots.

10 min

Step 2

Cook Pork

Add pork belly, coat in caramel.

10 min

Step 3

Add Liquids

Pour fish sauce and coconut water, add pepper/chilies.

5 min

Step 4

Simmer

Simmer uncovered 45–60 min until pork tender, sauce thick.

1h00

Step 5

Add Eggs

Add hard-boiled eggs last 15 min.

15 min

Step 6

Serve

With steamed rice.

5 min

Step 7

Step 8

Chef’s Tips

For deeper color, caramelize sugar until dark amber before adding pork; avoid overcooking eggs to prevent rubbery texture.

Serving Suggestions

Steamed white rice, pickled vegetables

Nutritional info

480kcal
28g protein
22g fat
45g carbs

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