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Central-Style Braised Pork Belly with Hard-Boiled Eggs

Name: Central-Style Braised Pork Belly with Hard-Boiled Eggs
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 300g pork belly, cubed; 2 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water

Tender braised pork belly served with hard-boiled eggs, a rich and savory dish from central Vietnam.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork belly and cook until browned on all sides.
Add garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in water, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 40-50 minutes until pork is tender.
Add hard-boiled eggs and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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