Kong Tau Yew Bak (Braised Pork in Dark Soy Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

bulb garlic ((separated but not peeled))

1 tsp

peppercorns ((cracked or smashed))

2 cloves

garlic ((minced))

1 1/2

lbs boneless pork ribs (or pork shoulder, cut into bite size pieces (675g))

3 tbsp

sweet soy sauce

2 tsp

sugar

3/4 cup

water ((180ml))

1/2 tsp

salt ((or to taste))

hard boiled eggs ((peeled))