Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thit Kho) Light
Lightened Vietnamese caramel braised pork with boiled egg. 410 calories, 30g protein, sweet-savory comfort food.
Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thit Kho) Light has 410 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 20g carbs, 22g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 35 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
410
Calories
30g
Protein
60% DV
20g
Carbs
7% DV
22g
Fat
28% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 30g protein per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$4.50
Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thit Kho) Light
A lightened version of classic thit kho, with lean pork loin braised in caramel, coconut water, and fish sauce with a soft-boiled egg—410 calories and 30g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz pork loin, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup coconut water
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 1.5 tbsp palm sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 oz shallots, sliced
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 Thai chili (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize palm sugar with 1 tbsp water in a pot over medium heat until amber, 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, shallots, and chili; stir for 30 seconds.
- Add pork and toss to coat in the caramel.
- Pour in coconut water and fish sauce; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and braise 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
- Soft-boil the egg separately (6.5 minutes), peel, and halve.
- Season with black pepper and serve the pork with the egg halves over cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Carbs | 20g |
| Fat | 22g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Pork loin stays leaner than belly; don’t overcook or it toughens.
- The caramel darkens the braising liquid into a rich glaze.
- This dish reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
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