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
With steamed rice.
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
480 kcal28 g protein22 g fat45 g carbs
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