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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Laos
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add your slices of ginger and crushed garlic. Sizzle until they release their aroma, about 10 seconds.
- Toss in the pork belly. Sear until all sides are saucy.
- Pour in water, add salt, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Close the lid.
- Once boiling, gently slide in the hard-boiled eggs, giving everything a good, gentle stir.
- Close the lid, turn down the heat to a low simmer, and let everything meld and thicken for about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.
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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
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
% 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.