Caramelized Pork in Clay Pot (Thịt Kho Tàu)
Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs braised in a dark coconut water caramel sauce with fish sauce and pepper.
Why It Works
Caramelizing sugar to a dark amber before adding coconut water creates a bittersweet base that tempers the richness of pork belly; the eggs absorb the sauce beautifully.
Key Ingredients
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