Thịt kho trứng is one of the most popular and loved home food, especially during Tết in southern Việt Nam. It's savory, peppery, and very comforting. Every family has their own recipe for thịt kho trứng, but this is ours using the Northern Mountain Garlic and Coastal Purple Shallot.
Thịt kho trứng goes very well with a bowl of rice and a side of pickled mustard greens.
2 lbs pork belly
2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon fish sauce
3 tablespoon Northern Mountain Garlic, sliced
2 tablespoon Coastal Purple Shallot
1 teaspoon Heaven Facing Chili
1 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
4 eggs
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
2 cups coconut water (enough to cover pork belly)