How to make traditional and tasty braised caramel pork with eggs
Braised pork with egg is a familiar dish at Vietnamese family meals, especially during Tet (Lunar New Year). With its attractive color, rich flavor, and melting tenderness, this dish is always a favorite with everyone. Let's discover this simple and delicious recipe for braised pork with egg!
Quick summary
Why should you try this recipe?
- Easy to make: In just a few simple steps, you will have delicious braised pork with eggs.
- Easy to find ingredients: The ingredients are all available in the kitchen or easy to buy at the market or supermarket.
- Irresistible Flavor: The perfect combination of tender meat, fatty eggs, and rich braised sauce.
Detailed recipe for braised pork with eggs:
Ingredients :
- Pork belly: 500g (choose a piece of meat with lean and fat)
- Duck or chicken eggs: 5
- Fresh coconut water: 400ml
- Shallot: 1
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Seasonings: Fish sauce, sugar, MSG, pepper, soy sauce
- Chives
Instructions :
Preparation of ingredients:
- Wash the pork belly, cut into medium-sized cubes (about 3-4cm).
- Boil the eggs, peel them.
- Finely chop the shallot and garlic.
Marinating the meat:
- Place the meat in a bowl, add chopped shallot, chopped garlic, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of bouillon powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Mix well and marinate the meat for about 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Braising the meat:
- Put a small amount of sugar in a saucepan, until the sugar turns into caramel color, then add enough water, so we have the color of caramel water.
- Place the marinated meat in the pan and brown until firm.
- Pour fresh coconut water into the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and braise meat for about 30 minutes.
- Add the boiled duck eggs and continue to braise for another 30 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Add the chopped chives.
Finishing :
- Turn off the heat, pour the braised pork with eggs into a bowl and enjoy with white rice.
Tips for perfect braised pork with eggs:
- Choose a pork belly with alternating layers of fat and lean so that the meat is neither dry nor too fatty.
- Marinate the meat long enough for it to absorb all the flavors.
- To make the meat more tender, you can cover it with a banana leaf. The banana leaf helps both retain heat in the pan and absorb scum during the braising process.
- In addition, during the process of braising meat, you should not close the lid, so that the finished braised meat juice is clear and beautiful.
- Once the meat has completely cooled, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Conclusion :
Braised pork with eggs is a dish rich in traditional flavors, easy to prepare, and perfect for any family meal. Try this recipe today to treat your family to delicious and hearty meals! Good luck!
