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Vietnamese Braised Pork and Eggs with Fish Sauce

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 40 minsscheduleTotal: 50 minsoutdoor_grillBraised
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9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:13
  • Boil 6 eggs, soak in cold water to cool
  • Peel shells in water to keep egg whites smooth, pat dry and set aside
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Watch out

Eggs must be peeled in water and patted completely dry, otherwise hot oil will splatter violently and cause burns when added to the pan

Ingredients:Egg (6 piece)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:03:59
warningStay safe

Curl fingers inward when cutting raw meat with a sharp knife to avoid slips and cuts.

  • Wash and blanch 2 kg pork belly
  • Cut into even-sized small pieces with a knife
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Watch out

Cut pork belly into uniform pieces and not too small, otherwise they will easily break apart during stir-frying and braising

Ingredients:pork belly (2 kg)
Tools:kitchen knifecutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:04:59
warningStay safe

Boiling sugar reaches extremely high temperatures and causes severe burns if splashed; wear oven mitts and handle with care.

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a cast iron pot
  • Add 1 bowl of brown sugar and stir-fry slowly over medium-low heat
  • Continue stir-frying until sugar melts and turns into a fluid dark syrup
local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Watch out

Do not use high heat when caramelizing sugar, otherwise it will easily burn and become bitter

lower the heat if it gets too hot

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)brown sugar (1 cup)
Tools:spatulapot
04
Active Cooking
00:07:00
warningStay safe

Hot caramel splatters easily; use a spatula to gently place eggs into the pot instead of dropping them by hand.

  • Place the 6 dried eggs into the pot with caramel syrup
  • Carefully roll the eggs until surfaces are evenly colored with a nice gloss
  • Remove the colored eggs and set aside
local_fire_departmentLow heat
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Watch out

Make sure to pat eggs completely dry before adding to the pan and keep heat low, otherwise hot sugar oil will splatter heavily

Ingredients:Egg (6 piece)
Tools:spatula
05
Active Cooking
00:08:03
  • Put the 2 kg chopped pork belly into the pot with caramel
  • Stir-fry slowly until every piece of pork is coated with caramel color
  • Then slice in galangal and ginger, and continue to stir-fry until aromatic
local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Watch out

Do not rush to high heat after adding pork

stir-fry slowly to coat evenly, otherwise the caramel at the bottom will burn

Ingredients:pork belly (2 kg)galangal (1 piece)ginger (1 piece)
Tools:spatula
06
Active Cooking
00:09:35
  • Cut 4 stalks of lemongrass, smash with the back of a knife, and stir-fry with pork in the pot
  • Add 2 tbsp coarse white peppercorns, stir-fry until fragrant
local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Lemongrass and peppercorns must be thoroughly stir-fried until aromatic before adding water, otherwise the aroma will not fully infuse

Ingredients:lemongrass stalks (4 piece)white pepper powder (2 tbsp)
Tools:kitchen knife
07
Active Cooking
00:10:25
warningStay safe

Steam will rise instantly when pouring hot water, which can burn arms; keep a safe distance.

  • Pour in enough hot water to completely submerge the pork and spices in the pot
  • Put the 6 colored eggs back into the pot
  • Add 1 bowl of fish sauce for seasoning
local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Must add hot water when braising pork

avoid cold water, otherwise hot meat will shrink and become tough and coarse

Ingredients:Egg (6 piece)fish sauce (1 cup)
Tools:Kettle
08
Active Cooking
00:12:15
warningStay safe

The pot is extremely hot after long heating; use oven mitts when opening or moving the pot.

  • Cover the pot and braise on medium-low heat for about half an hour
  • Turn off heat and leave covered to steep for about 1 hour
  • Open lid, bring to a boil again, taste and adjust with a little fish sauce or white pepper if needed
local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Watch out

Different fish sauce brands have different saltiness

do not add all at once, add half first to taste before adjusting

Ingredients:fish saucewhite pepper powder
Tools:pot
09
Active Cooking
00:13:20
  • Use a spatula to scoop out the braised, flavorful pork and eggs
  • Arrange them neatly on a round plate
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Watch out

Pork and eggs are still very hot when plating

be careful not to get burned

Ingredients:pork bellyEgg
Tools:plate

groceryAll Ingredients

pork belly2 kg
Egg6 piece
lemongrass stalks4 piece
galangal1 piece
ginger1 piece
Garlic1 piece
brown sugar1 cup
fish sauce1 cup
white pepper powder2 tbsp
Cooking oil2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlkitchen knifecutting boardspatulapotKettleplate