Braised dishes are an essential part of family meals. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to 2 ways to make delicious coconut milk braised pork that will enrich your daily menu. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN right now!
1. Coconut milk braised pork
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Coconut milk braised pork For 4 people
Pork 500 gr Coconut milk 250 ml Chopped shallots 2 teaspoons Chopped green onions 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 4 teaspoons Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon
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How to prepare Coconut milk braised pork
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Prepare the pork
Wash the pork thoroughly. To eliminate the smell of pork, put a pot of water on the stove, when the water boils, add the pork and blanch for about 3 minutes.
Remove the pork and wait about 1 minute for it to cool down, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the meat
Marinate the meat with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, mix well, and let it sit for about 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the spices.
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Cook the meat
Heat a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of minced shallots and fry until golden, then add the marinated meat and stir-fry until the meat is firm, then turn off the heat.
Put another pot on the stove, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 5 tablespoons of water, and stir continuously until the water turns a golden brown color.
Then pour in 500ml of water and 250ml of coconut milk, stir well, and boil until the water starts to bubble, then add the stir-fried meat and simmer on low heat until the liquid reduces and thickens.
Season to taste, then turn off the heat and add chopped green onions, stir well, and the dish is ready to be enjoyed.
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Final Product
The braised pork with coconut milk has an attractive golden color along with a distinctive aroma that spreads. The meat is cooked just right, tender and fatty, blending with the sweet and rich flavor of coconut milk when eaten with a bowl of white rice, making it incredibly appealing.
2. Braised Pork with Coconut Milk
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Pork with Coconut Milk For 4 people
Pork 500 gr Eggs 4 pieces (duck) Coconut milk 4 teaspoons Caramel sauce 300 ml Fish sauce 4 teaspoons Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Minced shallots 2 teaspoons Oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Pepper 1 teaspoon Salt a little
How to Choose Fresh Eggs
- Choose eggs with a uniform color, and the surface should not be broken or cracked.
- It is best to use fresh eggs for a tastier dish. Fresh eggs will have a high shine when held up to sunlight.
- Bring the egg close to your ear and shake it gently; if you hear a sound, do not buy it as it indicates an old egg that has been stored for a long time.
How to prepare Braised pork with coconut milk
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Prepare the pork
Buy pork, rub it with salt, then rinse with clean water and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the pork
Marinate the pork with 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced shallots, 4 teaspoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 50ml caramel sauce, mix well, and let it sit for 30 minutes for the pork to absorb the seasonings.
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Boil the eggs
Put the eggs in a pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt and boil over high heat. When the water boils, cook for an additional 7 minutes to ensure the eggs are cooked, then turn off the heat.
Remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool before peeling.
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Meat Braising
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated meat and stir until the meat is firm, then add 250ml of caramel sauce and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Add 4 teaspoons of coconut milk to the pot, stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
Then add the eggs, flip them over to ensure they are evenly colored, and braise for another 30 minutes. Season to taste and then turn off the heat to finish.
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Final Product
Braised pork with coconut water has a distinctive aroma and an appealing golden color. The meat is tender, infused with seasonings, and the pieces of fatty eggs will surely make you want more rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- Choose meat with a light pink color, white fat, with alternating layers of meat and fat evenly, tightly sticking together.
- The meat should be firm, dry, with good elasticity; after pressing, no indentations should appear.
- Do not buy meat that is too dark in color, slimy, or has an unpleasant odor.
How to remove the smell of pork
- Method 1: You blanch the meat with boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse it with cold water before cooking. When boiling the meat, adding a crushed onion to the pot can also help eliminate the smell very well.
- Method 2: Using vinegar, water mixed with lemon juice, or vinegar to soak the meat before processing will also effectively remove the smell.
Where to buy coconut milk
- Coconut milk can easily be purchased at grocery stores, markets, the TasteVN supermarket system, or online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Additionally, you can make coconut milk at home following your own method or refer to the very simple recipe from TasteVN below!
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With 2 ways to make coconut milk braised meat that are easy to execute at home with a very simple recipe. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN and make it right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Today’s Delicious Food and Nuni Kitchen.
