Caramelized Pork and Coconut Rice bowls

This week’s easy weeknight dinner is loosely inspired by Vietnamese caramelized pork. Usually made with stewed pork belly, coconut water, fish sauce, and eggs, this dish is a classic comfort food in many Vietnamese households.

I first had this dish in culinary school when we spent an entire week butchering half a pig and diving into the different ways to cook pork. This one was my favorite, and although I love to still make the classic version this when I have a few hours on the weekends, this quick and easy version with pork tenderloin is great for a weeknight meal.