Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
586 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau
Description
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thit Kho Tau combines cubed pork belly with aromatics like shallots, garlic, and five-spice powder, which are caramelized before braising. The addition of coconut water creates a gentle sweetness and tender meat through slow simmering. Soy sauce and fish sauce provide the savory backbone, deepening the sauce's flavor. Hard-boiled eggs are introduced toward the end for a few minutes, absorbing the sauce's taste and texture. This slow-cooked dish develops rich layers of sweet-savory flavor and is typically accompanied by steamed rice and fresh cilantro to balance the richness.
The caramelization of the pork and sugar at the start gives a delicate sweetness and color. Simmering covered allows the flavors to meld while the pork becomes tender yet retains some bite. Serving over plain steamed rice allows the flavorful sauce to shine without overwhelming the palate. Garnishing with cilantro adds an herbaceous brightness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly cut into 1" cubes
- ½ tsp five spice powder
- 2 shallot minced
- 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce
- 11.8 oz coconut water (1 can)
- 4 egg hard boiled
- cilantro for garnish
- 1 cup rice steamed
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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