Thit Kho to -- Pork in Clay Pot

"This comes from a Vietnamese cookbook, lent to me by a friend. She loves this recipe but I've not tried it yet."
 
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photo by Thuan V. Nguyen photo by Thuan V. Nguyen
photo by Thuan V. Nguyen
Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
2
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make the caramel by heating the sugar in a small, heavy-based pan over a low heat.
  • Stir constantly until it is moist and thick.
  • Take off the heat and add the fish sauce.
  • Return to a low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the shallots and pepper to the caramel and leave to cool.
  • Pour the sauce into a claypot or flameproof casserole.
  • Add the pork to the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes over a low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • At the end of cooking, the pork should be in a little rich gravy.
  • Serve with the egg if using, spooning the gravy over them.

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Reviews

  1. I am Vietnamese and would like to tell you that this dish is exquisite! The wife and I love it. Our kids however found it a bit spicy because of the pepper.
     
  2. Very cool recipe. Be careful not to overdo the sugar. I sliced some cool pork and put it in spring rolls and the favor balance was wonderful!
     
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