| 1 |
In a mortar, mash the garlic, shallots, and sugar;
add the fish sauce, water, soy sauce, five spice powder, and black
pepper. |
| 2 |
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over a
high flame. Drop the pork into the pot to brown. Keep covered,
uncovering only to turn the meat from time to time. After the meat
is well browned, add the sauce mixture. Cover and turn the flame
down to medium. |
| 3 |
After 15 minutes, turn the pork in the sauce to color
the meat. Continue cooking for another 15 minutes, covered,
uncovering periodically to check the progress of the cooking. When
you see only small bubbles and about 5 tablespoons of liquid, the
cooking is completed. |
| 4 |
Remove the meat and allow to cool slightly, then
slice, arrange on a plater and pour the remaining sauce over. |