RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Clay Pot Pork

Ingredients :

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

2-3 cloves

2

1 tbsp

1-2

2 tbsp

1 1/2 lbs

A pinch

A pinch

4-6

1/2 cup

Canola oil

Sugar

Garlic (minced)

Whole shallots (chopped)

Minced ginger

Chili (chopped) (adjust to taste)

Fish sauce (adjust to taste)

Pork tenderloins (cubed about 1 1/2 inch in size)

Salt (adjust to taste)

Pepper

Hard-boiled eggs (peeled) (optional)

Water

1. Put oil in pot or pan over medium heat, add sugar and cook, stirring frequently till it dissolves

2. Add ginger, garlic, shallots, chili, cook for about 4-5 minutes

3. Turn up the heat to high, add pork, stir till the meat has browned a little, then add water

4. When it comes to a boil, lower heat to simmer

5. Cut hard boil eggs in half and put into pot (This step is optional, but the eggs will absorb all the sauce and is very tasty)

6. Cover the pot and let it simmer  (the longer, the better it taste) but, after 30-35 minutes it's done

7. Serve with cooked white rice or basmati, and steam cabbage or water spinach for vegetables