In this video, we’ll walk you through a classic Vietnamese comfort dish—Thit Kho Tau, or braised pork belly with eggs. This dish features tender, juicy pork belly slowly cooked in coconut water, with the rich flavors of fish sauce, soy sauce, and Vietnamese caramel sauce. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect with steamed rice and pickled mustard greens!
Join me in my kitchen to see how to make Thit Kho Tau step-by-step, including tips for marinating the pork and cooking the eggs just right. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this recipe is simple and authentic, making it a great way to bring a taste of Vietnam to your table.
*Ingredients for 5 servings*
1 kg pork belly
10-12 chicken or duck eggs
5-6 shallots
3 cloves garlic
1-2 spicy chilies
1-2 fresh limes
700 ml fresh coconut water
500 ml water
Seasonings: salt, sugar, fish sauce, MSG, ground pepper, soy sauce, Vietnamese caramel sauce
*Related video:*
How to Make Vietnamese Caramel Sauce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFeZjMY8tAU
How to Render Pork Fat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xnYXsQHGKs
You can find the full recipe and step-by-step instructions on our website at: https://vietnameserecipes.net/recipe/thit-kho-tau/
*Chapters*
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Ingredients
01:10 - Prepping the Pork
03:13 - Boiling the Eggs
04:24 - Ready to Cook
04:02 - Final Dish
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