Braised pork with eggs is an indispensable dish in many Vietnamese family meals. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious and pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice. In this article, we’ll guide you through a simple way to prepare braised pork with eggs without using coconut water, while still maintaining its rich and savory flavor. Let’s dive into this recipe step by step!
Imagine this: on a beautiful day, you crave braised pork with eggs. After shopping for all the necessary ingredients, you get home only to realize you’ve forgotten an essential item—coconut water. But don’t worry! With just a few tablespoons of Mirin (a sweet Japanese rice wine), you can create a mouthwatering pot of braised pork that’s every bit as delicious.
Today, Wine Food will share with you the secret to making coconut water-free braised pork with eggs.
Let’s get started!
1. Ingredients for Braised Pork with Eggs
2. How to Make Braised Pork with Eggs
3. Tips for Making Tender and Delicious Braised Pork with Eggs
Ingredients for Braised Pork with Eggs
| Nguyên liệu | Số lượng |
| Mirin | 3 mc |
| Thịt heo | 700g |
| Ớt sừng | 1-2 trái |
| Củ hành trắng | 1củ |
| Tỏi | 5 tép |
| Củ hành tím | 4 tép |
| Tỏi | 4 tép |
| Chanh | ½ quả |
| Đường | 2mc-35g |
| Hạt nêm | 1mc – 7g |
| Muối | 2/3 mc -3.5g |
| Nước mắm | 1mc-20g |
| Nước màu | 1/2 mc -10g |
| Tiêu xay | ít |
| Bột ngọt | 2/3-2.5g |
| Nước cốt hành tỏi | 20g – cho ½ lượng được giã vào nồi |
How to Make Braised Pork with Eggs
1. Prepare the Pork
To eliminate any odor and clean the pork, soak it in warm water mixed with a little salt and lemon juice for about 30 minutes. After that, rinse the pork thoroughly, scrape off any skin, and rinse it again. Allow the pork to dry before cooking.
2. Prepare the Seasonings
Chop the white onion, garlic, and chili into small pieces. Squeeze about 4 tablespoons of lemon juice. These ingredients will help create the unique flavor for the braised pork with eggs.
3. Marinate the Pork
Place the pork in a large bowl and marinate it with a mixture of onion-garlic-chili juice, sugar, seasoning powder, salt, fish sauce, caramel color, and ground pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 2 hours so the flavors can soak into the meat. If you have extra time, you can cover the pork and refrigerate it, or let it sit in the sun for better flavor absorption.
4. Sear the Pork
Đun nóng một ít dầu trong chảo, sau đó cho tỏi băm vào phi thơm. Tiếp theo, cho thịt vào chảo và áp chảo cho thịt săn lại, giúp thịt giữ được độ ngọt và mềm mại.
5. Prepare the Broth
Boil about 1.3 liters of water in a pot, then add the seared pork along with the marinade. Add the white onion, sugar, salt, caramel color, and fish sauce. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then skim off any foam to keep the broth clear.
6. Braise the Pork
Once the broth is boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes (do not cover the pot to prevent the broth from becoming cloudy). When the pork is tender, remove the onion and add the boiled eggs to the pot along with some fish sauce and Mirin. Let it simmer for another 15 minutes for the eggs to absorb the flavor.
Tips for Making Tender and Delicious Braised Pork with Eggs
- If using frozen pork, blanch it in boiling water with a pinch of salt to remove any odor and enhance the meat’s taste.
- Searing the pork before braising helps it absorb the seasonings better and enhances the overall flavor.
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