Chả lụa kho tiêu (Claypot Vietnamese Ham Braised with Black Pepper) Recipe

Ingredients

Vietnamese Ham

Olive Oil

1 Tbsp. minced Garlic

1 Tbsp. chopped Shallots

3/4 tsp. Coconut Caramel Sauce

3 Tbsp. Fish Sauce

3 Tbsp. Water

2 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar

Black Pepper

Green Onions (optional)

Cut Vietnamese Ham into pieces.

In a pan, add in 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil and the Vietnamese Ham.  Pan-fry until golden on each side.  Remove from heat and set aside.

In a claypot add in 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil. Add in 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic and 1 Tbsp. chopped Shallots. Saute for a few seconds.  Add in the Vietnamese Ham and 3/4 tsp. Coconut Caramel Sauce. Add 3 Tbsp. Fish Sauce, 3 Tbsp. Water, 2 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Add in some Black Pepper and serve with rice.