Vietnamese Caramel Pork Rice Bowls

Instructions

1. 1

   Start the rice.

2. 2

   Melt the brown sugar with 1 tbsp water in a skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes until it turns deep amber.

3. 3

   Add the oil, sliced shallots and minced garlic and cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the pork, break it up, and cook 6-8 minutes until browned and caramelized.

5. 5

   Stir in the fish sauce and black pepper and simmer 2 minutes until sticky.

6. 6

   Serve over rice with sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, green onions and a squeeze of lime.