Thom Khem (Lao Caramelized Pork)

A sweet and savory Lao stew that will be everyone’s favorite. People will fight over the eggs.

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Thom Khem (Lao Caramelized Pork)

A sweet and savory Lao stew that will be everyone's favorite. People will fight over the eggs.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: lao, Main Course

Cuisine: Lao, laotian

Keyword: lao, lao food movement, laos, laotian

Author: Saeng

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp crushes garlic
• 2 tbsp ginger minced
• 3 slices Slices of ginger or galangal
• 1 pound pork sirloin
• 2 cup water
• 1 tbsp seasoning sauce
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 6 hard boiled eggs

Instructions

• Heat the oil then add sugar and caramelize until golden
• Add minced ginger and garlics and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add pork pieces
• Add water then sauces
• Add hard boiled eggs
• Cook for 30 minutes