The BEST Vietnamese Pork Belly - Thit Kho Tau Recipe

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, and chicken thighs are more affordable.

duck eggs

🥗Healthier: chicken eggs

💰Cheaper: quail eggs

Chicken eggs are more commonly available and less expensive.

coconut water

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Chicken broth adds flavor without the calories of coconut water.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salted water is a basic substitute.

Prepare pork belly.

Marinate pork belly with minced garlic, minced shallot, sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper.

Boil eggs.

Make the caramel sauce using cooking oil and sugar.

Simmer the meat with the caramel sauce and seasonings until cooked and sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

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