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Vietnamese Caramel Pork with Rice

Vietnamese Caramel Pork with Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that is popular throughout Vietnam. It consists of tender chunks of pork simmered in a sweet and savory caramel sauce and served over a bed of steamed white rice. The pork is usually marinated in a blend of fish sauce, garlic, and sugar before it is cooked, giving it a distinctive flavor. The caramel sauce is made with sugar, fish sauce, and garlic, which gives it a rich, sweet and savory flavor. This dish is usually served with fresh vegetables and herbs such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and season with the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, shallots, lemongrass, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the pork with the cooked white rice.

Comments

Anonymous
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This Vietnamese Caramel Pork with Rice is great! The pork is so tender, and the combination of the caramel sauce and other ingredients make it incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend this dish!
Anonymous
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This Vietnamese Caramel Pork with Rice dish tastes great- it's a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and salty! The pork is slow cooked until it's tender and full of flavor. Served with fluffy white rice, this dish is a must-try!
Anonymous
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This Vietnamese Caramel Pork with Rice is absolutely delicious and will definitely be a family favorite! The tender pork and sweet & savory sauce on a bed of fluffy white rice is sure to satisfy.

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