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How to make Roasted Pork Belly Braised with Coconut Water
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Roasted Pork Belly Braised with Coconut WaterHow to make

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VNVietnamese4 servings

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This recipe demonstrates how to make a tender and flavorful Vietnamese roasted pork belly braised in coconut water. The pork is marinated with garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and a dark liquid, then slow-cooked until it's soft and succulent.

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Ingredients4servings

  • Roasted pork belly1 kg, cut into pieces
  • Minced garlic2-3 tablespoons
  • Sugar2-3 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce3-4 tablespoons
  • Dark liquid (likely caramel or dark soy sauce)1-2 tablespoons
  • Coconut waterenough to cover the meat (approx. 1-1.5 liters)
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Directions

  1. Place the cut roasted pork belly into a pot.
  2. Add minced garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and a dark liquid (likely caramel or dark soy sauce) to the pot.
  3. Shake the pot to mix the ingredients thoroughly with the pork belly.
  4. Let the pork marinate for about 15 minutes.
  5. Place the pot on a charcoal stove (or other heat source).
  6. Bring the pork to a boil, then add coconut water until the meat is fully submerged.
  7. Stir the meat with tongs as it boils.
  8. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  9. Continue to cook until the pork is tender and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  10. Season to taste during the cooking process.
  11. Serve the braised pork belly on a plate.

Tips

  • Marinate the pork for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
  • Cooking on a charcoal stove helps the meat boil and cook quickly, resulting in tender pork.
  • Season the dish to your family's preference.
  • The finished dish is delicious served with rice and raw vegetables like cucumber.
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