World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Kha Moo (Braised Pork Leg Rice)

Melt-off-the-bone pork leg braised for hours in five-spice and soy sauce broth, served over rice with boiled egg and pickled mustard greens.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• 1 whole pork leg (about 1.5kg)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 4 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• Pickled mustard greens
• Jasmine rice to serve

Instructions

1. Blanch pork leg in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine soy sauces, oyster sauce, star anise, cinnamon, garlic, and sugar with enough water to cover.
3. Braise pork on low heat 2.5-3 hours until completely tender.
4. Add eggs for the last 30 minutes.
5. Serve sliced pork and egg over rice with pickled mustard greens.
6. Drizzle braising liquid over.