Thit Kho [0000717]

Ingredients:

1 pound pork belly, skin on, cut into bite-sized pieces
4-6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cooking oil (such as vegetable or coconut oil)
Chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Marinade:

In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, sliced shallots, fish sauce, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), and black pepper. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and create a marinade.

Marinate the Pork:

Place the pork belly pieces in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl.

Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure each piece is coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl.

Allow the pork to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Braise the Pork:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.

Add the marinated pork belly and sear the pieces until they're browned on all sides.

Pour in enough water to almost cover the pork.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

Let the pork simmer and braise for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded.

Add the Eggs:

Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs to the pot, gently nestling them among the pork pieces.

Continue to Braise:

Let the pork and eggs continue to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. During this time, the eggs will absorb some of the braising liquid and flavors.

Serve:

Once the pork and eggs are thoroughly cooked and the flavors have developed, remove the pot from the heat.
Serve the braised pork and eggs over steamed rice.

If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for a fresh touch.

Enjoy your delicious Gluten-Free Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly with Eggs (Thit Kho) – a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect with a side of steamed rice. Adjust the seasoning and cooking time to suit your taste and preferences.