{"id":"recipe_d1a9fa6863","slug":"khao-kha-mu-thai-braised-pork-leg-on-rice","title":"Khao Kha Mu (Thai Braised Pork Leg on Rice)","description":"A quintessential Thai street food staple featuring succulent, melt-in-your-mouth pork leg slow-braised in a fragrant soy-based broth with Chinese five-spice. 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Remove and set aside.","group":"Braising","title":"In a heavy-bottomed pot, sear the pork leg skin-side down","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Braising"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, toast the garlic, coriander roots, and black peppercorns until fragrant. Add the palm sugar and stir until it melts and caramelizes slightly.","group":"Braising","title":"Toast the garlic, coriander roots, and black peppercorns","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Braising"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Return the pork to the pot. Add water, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone.","group":"Braising","title":"Return the pork to the pot","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Braising"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"About 30 minutes before the pork is finished, add the peeled boiled eggs into the braising liquid so they absorb the color and flavor.","group":"Braising","title":"About 30 minutes before the pork is finished","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Braising"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Prepare the sides: Blanch the Chinese broccoli and mustard greens in the braising liquid for a few minutes. Serve slices of the pork over steamed jasmine rice, accompanied by an egg and the greens.","group":"Serving","title":"Prepare the sides","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use a whole pork hock with skin and bone. The collagen creates a thick, silky sauce. The dipping sauce is essential for balancing the fatty pork.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise"],"equipment":["heavy-bottomed pot","tongs","strainer"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions served with rice"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pork actually tastes better the next day as the flavors deepen."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store pork and eggs in the braising liquid to keep them moist.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d1a9fa6863%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e60436f7-369b-4b94-b5bc-c69d448f5c6e","imageAlt":"Khao Kha Mu (Thai Braised Pork Leg on Rice) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pork","street food","thai","slow cooked","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Khao Kha Mu (Thai Braised Pork Leg on Rice)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:37:35.880Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:37:35.880Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}