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Vietnamese Caramel Pork Recipe

Thịt Kho Tộ Recipe (Vietnamese Caramel Pork)

Experience the bold and rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with today's thịt kho tộ recipe. This mouth-watering dish will leave you craving more after the first try!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Thịt Kho Tộ, Vietnamese Caramel Pork
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 434kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Marinade container
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Food Prep Gloves

Ingredients

  • 1.1 pounds pork
  • 1 coconut
  • 0.7 ounces minced garlic
  • 0.7 ounces minced shallots
  • 0.7 ounces julienned ginger
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 3.5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 3 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 5 teaspoons Vietnamese caramel sauce (Nước Màu)
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Instructions 

  • Pierce the coconut eye using a knife or scissors (located on top of the fruit) and drain out the coconut water.
    Pierce The Coconut Eye
  • Cut the pork into smaller pieces.
    Pork Into Smaller Pieces
  • Season the pork with salt, caramel sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ground pepper. Mix well and marinate them for at least 30 minutes.
    Season The Pork With Salt
  • Add some olive oil to a heated pan. Add the minced garlic and shallots, then fry them until fragrant. Add the ginger and chili pepper. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until they become aromatic.
    Add The Ginger And Chili Pepper
  • Stir in the pork pieces and cook them briefly.
    Pork Pieces And Cook
  • Pour in the coconut water and season with fish sauce. Simmer the pork over low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
    Simmer The Pork Over
  • Cover the pan during cooking.
    Cover The Pan
  • Sprinkle some scallions and ground pepper as a finishing touch for the dish. Enjoy!
    Meat Has Become Tender

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Notes

  • The total cooking time is based on 4 servings.
  • If possible, you should let the meat marinate for about 2 to 4 hours in a refrigerator. This way, they can absorb the spices better.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices used for the marinade to your liking.
  • Don't cook the dish until the sauce dries out, as you might burn your thịt kho tộ.
  • thịt kho tộ goes exceptionally well with hot rice. Moreover, the sauce makes for an incredible dipping sauce for boiled gourd, okra, broccoli, carrots, etc.
  • Another great way to enjoy thịt kho tộ is to pair it with bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette).

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2083mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg