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Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly Pasta
Experience a delightful fusion with this Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly Pasta, a dish that combines the savory, sweet, and umami flavors of traditional Vietnamese caramelized pork belly with comforting pasta. This recipe is designed to be tasty and super easy to make, perfect for a satisfying dinner that will not disappoint.
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#umami
Close-up of the finished caramelized pork belly pasta
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
1h 5m
Cook Time
1h 20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Vietnamese Fusion
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Pork belly simmering in the rich caramel sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Pasta tossed with the savory pork belly
Instructions
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- Prepare the pork belly by cutting it into 1-inch cubes. Mince the garlic and chop the shallots.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the pork belly by cutting it into 1-inch cubes. Mince the garlic and chop the shallots. - In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sear the pork belly cubes until lightly browned on all sides. Remove pork and set aside.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sear the pork belly cubes until lightly browned on all sides. Remove pork and set aside. - In the same pot, add sugar and let it melt over medium-low heat without stirring until it turns into an amber-colored caramel. Be careful not to burn it.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn the same pot, add sugar and let it melt over medium-low heat without stirring until it turns into an amber-colored caramel. Be careful not to burn it. - Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the caramel and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the caramel and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. - Return the seared pork belly to the pot. Add fish sauce, black pepper, and water or broth. Bring to a simmer.2m
Preview2mPreviewReturn the seared pork belly to the pot. Add fish sauce, black pepper, and water or broth. Bring to a simmer. - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the pork belly is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened to a rich, glossy consistency.50mPreview50mPreviewReduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the pork belly is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened to a rich, glossy consistency.
- While the pork is simmering, cook your chosen pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.10m
Preview10mPreviewWhile the pork is simmering, cook your chosen pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well. - Once pork is tender and sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta directly into the pot with the caramelized pork belly. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.2m
Preview2mPreviewOnce pork is tender and sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta directly into the pot with the caramelized pork belly. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced red chili if desired.1mPreview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced red chili if desired.
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