A traditional Vietnamese braised pork belly and egg dish, featuring tender pork belly caramelized with sugar and braised in a flavorful sauce of fish sauce, coconut water, shallots, and garlic, served with hard-boiled eggs.
1. Cut pork belly into 2 inch cubes then add it to a pot along with water. Boil pork belly for 15 minutes to get rid of scum then strain and rinse under cold water.
2. Heat together sugar and oil on medium heat until it turns a deep brown color (4-5 minutes).
3. Add the pork belly and cook for a few minutes until the pork belly is caramelized.
4. Add shallots and garlic and cook for another few minutes.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, Thai chillies, and Chinsu fish sauce. Cover with coconut soda and water and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
6. Add eggs to a pot of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Add the cooked eggs to cold water, peel the shell, and add it to the pork belly.
7. Simmer on low for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until pork is soft.
8. Serve with rice and enjoy.
