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Thit kho

From the video “Caramelized Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Tau) | Helen's Recipes” by Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food). RecipesMD is not affiliated with Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food). Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy
Total time
~190 min
est.
Serves
~6
est.
Cost
~$4.20*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$12.80* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

May contain egg, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$8.39*for the batch in the video
~$4.20*per serving

You save about ~$12.80* per serving (75% less*) than ordering it out — ~$25.61* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pork, minced shallot, seasoning powder, coconut juice

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 3 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 70% of ingredient lines (30% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • pot
  • ladle
  • plate

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact quantity of coconut juice
  • Exact quantity of water
  • Exact quantity of hard-boiled eggs
  • Exact quantity of fish sauce
  • Servings and total cooking time not explicitly stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Thit kho

What makes Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s Thit kho recipe and technique special?

Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s take on Thit kho focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Sugar can burn easily, turning bitter instead of caramel. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Thit kho at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Thit kho recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Thit kho ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Thit kho can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)'s Thit kho?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Thit kho?

The official cooking video by Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food) is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.