Thịt kho trứng Recipe

NGON VIETNAM

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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

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

Make Caramel

Heat sugar until golden, stir in garlic and shallots.

10 min

Cook Pork

Add pork belly, coat in caramel.

10 min

Add Liquids

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

5 min

Simmer

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

1h00

Add Eggs

Add hard-boiled eggs last 15 min.

15 min

Serve

With steamed rice.

5 min

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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