Thit kho caramel braised pork with soft boiled eggs
Pork belly braised in a dark, sticky caramel sauce with coconut water and eggs. Gluten free and made for rice.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the sugar in a heavy pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Heat gently without stirring until it turns a deep amber, about 6 minutes.
6 min - 2
Add the pork and stir for 3 minutes to coat. Stir in the fish sauce, shallots, garlic and pepper.
- 3
Pour in the coconut water. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer on a low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes, until the pork is tender.
75 min - 4
Meanwhile boil the eggs for 6 minutes, cool in cold water and peel.
- 5
Add the eggs to the pork and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
15 min - 6
Cook the rice according to the packet. Serve with the pork and a scatter of spring onions.
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