Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau

Name: Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly; ½ tsp 5 spice powder; 2 shallots; 3-4 garlic cloves; 1 tsp palm sugar; 3 Tbsp soy sauce; 3 Tbsp fish sauce; 11.8 oz coconut water; 4 hard boiled eggs; cilantro; 1 cup rice

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
586 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vietnamese

Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau

Vanessa Armstrong

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Traditional Vietnamese Thit Kho Tau, braised pork in coconut sauce. Tender and delicious in a light sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs pork belly cut into 1" cubes
½ tsp 5 spice powder
2 shallots minced
3-4 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp palm sugar
3 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp fish sauce
11.8 oz coconut water (1 can)
4 hard boiled eggs
cilantro for garnish
1 cup rice steamed

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Instructions

To prepare the eggs, place them in a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Allow the water to boil for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and place the eggs in a container with cold water and ice so they are easy to peel. Set them aside.
On medium heat saute the pork belly with the shallots, 5 spice powder, garlic and palm sugar, and allow the sugar to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and the coconut water. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes. Place the eggs in the stew for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve with steamed rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 586kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 345mg (10%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	586kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	50g	77%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	139mg	46%
Sodium	817mg	34%
Potassium	345mg	7%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	115IU	2%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	1.3mg	7%