Khao Kha Moo (Thai Braised Pork Leg over Rice) - Home Cook Version
210 min
The slow braise kissed the pork leg until the meat sighed apart, while rice absorbed the savory gravy, turning simple bowls into small travel memories shared with fellow wanderers and the glow of neon signs. Each bite carried a memory of the night market scenes at Chang Phuak Market, where table chatter and lantern light made the flavors feel like a handheld postcard.
”Rinse rice, then cook 2 cups jasmine rice with 2.5 cups water (or by your rice cooker ratio).
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot and lightly brown smashed garlic and shallots for 1 minute.
Add pork leg, 1.5 L water, sliced ginger, light soy 120 ml, dark soy 30 ml, palm sugar 50 g, 5-spice 1 tbsp, star anise and cinnamon; bring to a simmer.
Simmer covered 1.5–2 hours until pork is very tender; skim fat and reduce liquid to a glossy sauce.
Boil eggs 7 minutes for soft yolks, cool, then marinate eggs in 60 ml light soy + 30 ml dark soy + 2 tbsp braising liquid (or use braising liquid directly) for 30–60 minutes.
Shred or slice braised pork; reheat briefly in braising sauce to coat.
Plate steamed rice with shredded pork and halved marinated eggs; serve with pickled mustard greens or cucumber and chili vinegar.
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