Vietnamese Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung)

Instructions

1. 1
   Hard-boil 6 eggs, peel, and set aside.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced shallots, sauté until fragrant.
3. 3
   Add cubed pork and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and black pepper. Pour over the pork.
5. 5
   Stir well to coat the pork with the caramelized sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6
   Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7. 7
   Cover and simmer for 40 minutes until pork is very tender.
8. 8
   Add the peeled eggs to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.