Thịt Kho , or Vietnamese caramel pork, is a traditional dish of Vietnam. The pork is simmered in a slightly sweet and savory sauce, made with homemade caramel and gluten-free tamari sauce . Easy to prepare, this dish offers balanced flavors that will appeal to children as well as older children. Served with white rice, it is ideal for a gourmet and naturally gluten-free meal.

Gluten-free Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thịt Kho)

Vietnam

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Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 45 mins Total time 1 hr

Servings: 4

Cooking method: Traditional

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 g pork belly or loin (cut into cubes)

• 3 tbsp sugar (or brown sugar)

• 3 Tbsp . gluten-free tamari sauce

• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 1 shallot (finely chopped)

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil

• 400 ml of water or broth

• 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional, for the traditional version)

Preparation

1. Prepare the caramel: Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat, add the sugar and let it melt until you obtain a golden caramel.
2. Cook the pork: Add the pork pieces to the caramel and mix to coat them well. Add the garlic, shallot and pepper.
3. Add the sauce: Pour in the gluten-free tamari sauce and water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.
4. Add eggs (optional): Place hard-boiled eggs in the pan to coat with sauce for the last 10 minutes.
5. Serve: Accompany this generous dish with white rice to fully savor its fragrant sauce.

Note

Add sesame seeds or some fresh herbs like cilantro or chopped green onions when serving.

Keywords: Vietnamese gluten-free caramel pork, gluten-free pork recipe, sweet and sour recipe

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