Thịt Kho , or Vietnamese caramel pork, is a traditional Vietnamese dish. 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 appeal to children and adults alike. Served with white rice, it's ideal for a delicious and naturally gluten-free meal.

Gluten-free Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thịt Kho)

Vietnam

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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time 45 minutes Total time 1 hr

Servings: 4

Cooking method: Traditional

Ingredients

Portions

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

• 3 tablespoons of 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 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• 400 ml of water or broth

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

Preparation

1. To 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. To cook the pork: Add the pieces of pork 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 a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.
4. Add the eggs (optional): Place the hard-boiled eggs in the pan to coat them in sauce during the last 10 minutes.
5. Serving suggestion: Accompany this generous dish with white rice to fully enjoy its fragrant sauce.

Note

Add sesame seeds or some fresh herbs such as coriander or chopped green onions when serving.

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

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