Thịt kho tàu

Caramelized pork and eggs[1] (Vietnamese: Thịt kho tàu) is a Vietnamese dish[2] consisting of marinated pork and boiled eggs braised in coconut juice.

Thịt kho tàu
Southern Vietnamese caramelized pork and eggs
Alternative namesThịt kho nước dừa
CourseLunch, dinner
Place of originVietnam
Region or stateSouthern Vietnam
Main ingredientsCoconut water, pork, and eggs

Although it is a normal everyday dish in southern Vietnam,[3] it is also one of the traditional foods during Tết[4] (or Lunar New Year). Before the dish is served for general consumption, the dish is offered to deceased ancestors or family members[5] on altars.

In Vietnam, rice is commonly served alongside this dish.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Thit kho tau/Kaw(caramelized pork belly w/eggs)." Blogspot. Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
  2. Hoài Phương. "Thịt kho ngày Tết." Vietnam Tourism Review (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
  3. "Cỗ Cúng Ba Miền." Công Ty TNHH Thương Mại Dịch Vụ Du Lịch Cabaret (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
  4. Petitecuisine Trần. "Thịt kho tàu mang hương Tết miền Nam." Công ty Cổ phần Quảng cáo Trực tuyến 24H (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
  5. "Hướng dẫn cách chuẩn bị mâm cỗ cúng ông Táo ông Công." Phong Thủy Học (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 2014-01-06.
  6. EVA.VN (2014-01-10). "Thịt kho tàu mang hương Tết miền Nam." Yahoo (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
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