Easy Tom Khem Recipe (Lao Braised Pork With Eggs)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    584 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Laos

Easy Tom Khem Recipe (Lao Braised Pork With Eggs)

This tom khem recipe is a Lao braised pork dish with pork belly and hard-boiled eggs, served with rice. The rich sauce makes it perfect for a family meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces pork belly
  • 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ounce ginger (sliced into thin slices)
  • 30 fluid ounces water
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Instructions

  1. Caramelize the sugar. Over medium heat, sprinkle white sugar into your pan or pot. Let it melt and bubble up until golden. Give the pan a gentle swirl.
  2. Add your slices of ginger and crushed garlic. Sizzle until they release their aroma, about 10 seconds.
  3. Toss in the pork belly. Sear until all sides are saucy.
  4. Pour in water, add salt, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Close the lid.
  5. Once boiling, gently slide in the hard-boiled eggs, giving everything a good, gentle stir.
  6. Close the lid, turn down the heat to a low simmer, and let everything meld and thicken for about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Keep an eye on the water level. If the liquid has reduced out, make sure to add a bit more water while simmering.
  • Cook low and slow. Simmer the stew on low heat, this cooks the pork more tender and the flavors will meld more. 
  • Taste-test. Try to find a good sweet-salty balance. Taste as you go and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • Serve hot with a portion of steamed rice. Make sure each guest gets a good mix of pork, eggs, and sauce. Optionally, serve with a side of steamed or fresh vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 929mg (39%) Potassium 268mg (8%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 584 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 929mg 39%
Potassium 268mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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