Khao Kha Moo, or Braised Pork Leg at Talat Uncle Perm, Bangkok, Thailand

Khao Kha Moo, or Braised Pork Leg

at Talat Uncle Perm, Bangkok, Thailand

Khao kha moo, or braised pork leg on rice is a very popular Thai-Chinese street food dish found at many markets, food courts, and restaurants across Thailand.

khao kha moo, or Thai braised pork leg

To make khao kha moo, first the pork legs are seared in an oiled wok to brown the skin, then placed into a broth seasoned with star anise, cinnamon, Szechuan peppercorn, white pepper, mushrooms, cilantro root, garlic, and galangal. The stew is then simmered for hours until the pork is completely soft and ready to fall off the bone.

Boiled eggs are added to the five-spice stew, imbuing them with the rich flavors and aromas of the broth. The eggs are then sliced in half and served alongside the pork.

a pot of braised pork and egg stew in Thailand

The dish is typically served with a side of pickled mustard greens, a few cloves of raw garlic (which is optional), and a drizzle of a bright-red spicy chili sauce to add an extra kick.

Though this dish evolved from a Teochew Chinese culinary tradition, it is now a uniquely Thai-Chinese dish, and one of Bangkok's most popular market-style lunch meals.

Thai-Chinese pork leg stew street food lunch in Bangkok, Thailand

Location

Talad Luang Perm, or Uncle Perm Market is located at 224 Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd, Chom Phon, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 in BKK. It's a short walk or taxi ride from BTS Ha Yaek Ladphrao or MRT Phahonyothin Station. The market is a very traditional local-style Thai neighborhood market with lots of delicious food available.

khao kha moo, or braised pork leg shop at Talat Uncle Perm, Bangkok, Thailand

See the map below for the exact location of this traditional local market in Bangkok, Thailand: