Thit Kho
Phuong Huynh
9 Feb 2026
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Serves
4 People
Calories
350 calories
Experience the rich, savory flavors of Thit Kho, a Vietnamese caramelized pork belly dish simmered in coconut water and spices. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
IngredientsWhat you need
- 500 grams pork belly
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks scallions
Method
- 1
In a pot, add the pork belly pieces and sauté over medium heat until the meat is slightly browned.
- 2
Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the pot, mixing well to coat the pork.
- 3
Pour in the coconut water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- 5
Season with black pepper and taste; adjust seasoning if needed.
- 6
Once done, remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions.
- 7
Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your Thit Kho!
Nutrition per serving
Fat
12g
Carbs
40g
Protein
25g
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Comments
My family absolutely loved the Thit Kho, and the rich flavors of the pork belly brought everyone together at the dinner table. They couldn't stop raving about how tender it was, and it disappeared faster than I expected.
This recipe for Thit Kho was easy to follow and yielded delicious results. I will definitely make it again.
Making Thit Kho for the first time was a bit intimidating, but it turned out surprisingly well. The combination of flavors was rich and satisfying, giving me the confidence to try more Vietnamese dishes.
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Phuong Huynh
9 February 2026
Nutrition per serving
Fat
12g
Carbs
40g
Protein
25g
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