Khao mu daeng (red glazed pork rice)

Instructions

1. Mix the soy sauce, palm sugar, fish sauce, garlic and coriander root. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then let cool.
2. Marinate the pork slices in half of this marinade for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
3. Cook the rice in water or by steaming. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes, then cool and peel them.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and sear the pork over high heat for 2 minutes per side, then add the rest of the marinade and let it caramelize over medium heat, turning, until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat.
5. Plate the rice, the glazed pork, an egg cut in half, the cucumber and the green onions. Spoon over the cooking juices and serve.