During the holidays, a lot of people travel and Thit kho nuoc dua (braised
pork with boiled egg and coconut juice) is a dish that can keep for
days. So before Tet, mom or grandma usually prepares several kilograms
of pork, a dozen eggs and some coconuts to make this dish for the whole
Tet holiday, traditionally celebrated for two weeks.
In the south, thit kho nuoc dua is also a popular daily dish and usually served with boiled vegetable and steamed rice.
Thit kho nuoc dua has the subtle but distinguishable taste of coconut juice that brings out the rich flavor of the pork and boiled eggs.
Thit kho nuoc dua is one of the most popular Tet dishes in southern Vietnam
In Vietnam, com is eaten at the main meals of the day (lunch and dinner). Rice is eaten together with a variety of different dishes and is made from different kinds of rice. Typically fragrant rice is used, such as Tam Thom and Nang Huong. An ordinary meal may consist of boiled rice and the following:
