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Just writing down what this video is doing for my own reference.

Preparing the meat

For 6 portions: ½ kg pork belly + ½ kg pork leg (for the extra softness and sweetness).

• Cut them into bigger chunks, they'll be nice to bite anyway!
• Marinate the meat:
  • Baby onions (4x): slice them thinly
  • Red chili pepper: cut two ways! Thinly slice one half, and slice the other half into big chunks.
  • Garlic: crushed.
  • Lime: squeeze half into the meat.
  • Take the chunked chili, garlic and salt and grind them. Put everything into the meat, mix them carefully.
• Leave them in the fridge for half an hour.

For the eggs: boil for 12 minutes, then set aside.

Braising Juice

You need:

• Coconut juice: 1 liter. Filter away the coconut: you only need the juice!
• Water: add the same amount as the juice.

Wait for everything to boil!

Putting them together

• Once the juice is boiled, add the meat in. Take out all the marinating ingredients from the boil!
• Leave everything for two hours.
• Add the eggs, a small amount (~1 teaspoon) of fish sauce and a bit of sugar for the eggs to golden up. Leave for another hour!

When braising, leave a big gap for the lid: it keeps the juice clear.

That's it, have fun :D