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Instant Pot Thit Kho Recipe: Vietnamese Caramelized Pork

This Instant Pot Thit Kho recipe features tender pork belly caramelized in a savory-sweet sauce, complemented by hard-boiled eggs. It's a classic Vietnamese dish that's perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 people
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs pork belly cut into chunks
  • 0.5 cup coconut water
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled
  • Green onions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • In the Instant Pot, combine pork belly, coconut water, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Add hard-boiled eggs to the pot and simmer on sauté mode for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot, garnished with green onions and cilantro. Enjoy with steamed rice.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can marinate the pork belly with the fish sauce and sugar for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the sweetness and saltiness according to your taste preference.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Caramelized Pork, Instant Pot, Thit Kho
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