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Khao kha moo
Scrape or singe off any hairs on the pork skin. Put the pork in a pot of cold water, bring to the boil and boil 5 minutes, then drain and rinse off the scum.
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How long does Khao kha moo take?
3 hr 50 min all in — 30 min prep, 3 hr 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot, Dutch oven, Mortar and pestle, Saucepan, Chef's knife, Cutting board.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much dark soy sauce?
4 tbsp of Dark soy sauce.
How much soy sauce?
4 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much vinegar?
100 ml (white) of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Pork leg → Pork belly or pig's trotters. Belly cooks in 1.5 hours and slices neatly. Trotters give the stickiest sauce; add one to the leg if you can. Pickled mustard greens → Any sour pickled cabbage, squeezed dry. Not the same, but it does the same job beside rich pork.
Any tips from this recipe?
Make it a day ahead and chill it in the liquor. The fat sets on top and lifts off, and the pork slices more cleanly. Leftover liquor freezes. Use it to start the next braise.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Make it a day ahead and chill it in the liquor. The fat sets on top and lifts off, and the pork slices more cleanly. Leftover liquor freezes. Use it to start the next braise.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.