Vietnamese Caramelized Pork and Egg Stew

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir constantly until it turns golden amber caramel.
2. 2
   Add pork chunks to the caramel and stir to coat evenly, cooking until edges are browned, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add crushed garlic and shallots, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4
   Pour in fish sauce, coconut juice, and water. Add lemongrass and black pepper.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Add hard-boiled eggs to the pot and continue simmering for 15-20 minutes until pork is very tender.
7. 7
   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or sugar as needed.
8. 8
   Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.