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.
In a small pot, parboil the pork belly chunk to remove impurities. Drain and rinse with cold water
Boil the eggs for about 7 minutes, transfer to an ice bath to cool, and peel
Drain the rehydrated aromatics, sauté Northern Mountain Garlic and Coastal Purple Shallot in a small pot and sauté until fragrant and the shallots turn slightly translucent
Add pork belly, black pepper, and Heaven Facing Chili to the pot
In a separate pan, heat sugar on low until it melts and turns to a deep amber color. Add the caramelized sugar to the pork belly, stirring to coat
Pour in coconut water, fish sauce, and chicken bouillon
Bring the mixture to a simmer for about 40 minutes. Add your boiled eggs 15 minutes before the pork belly is done