Stewed pork knuckle with soybeans and wax gourd

By JoeyLabadie

Stewed pork knuckle with soybeans and wax gourd
I like to eat pork's feet braised very much, but now the weather is sultry, so braised is a bit greasy. But if you cook soybeans and melons together, it feels different. It tastes equally delicious but won't be burdened after eating it. You can also drink delicious and fragrant soup, killing two birds with one stone!! Pork feet, soybeans, and melons are all nutritious ingredients. When paired together, they are even more invincible!!
Food nutrition tips:
Soybeans: Soybeans have low calories, which can reduce the stock of fat in the body, make muscles stronger and increase muscle mass, because the increase in human muscle mass can reduce fat. In addition, insulin in the human body causes sugar to form fat, while soybeans help balance insulin, thereby reducing the stock of fat in the human body. Soybeans are the most protein-rich plant food. The quality of its protein is similar to that of eggs and milk foods, but its protein content exceeds that of meat and eggs, which is about twice that of beef and twice and a half that of eggs. Therefore, scientists call soybeans a warehouse of protein. The fat content in soybeans reaches 18%, most of which are unsaturated fatty acids. They are of good quality and low melting point and are easy to digest and absorb. They also contain rich essential fatty acids and linolenic acid, which are indispensable for the human body to maintain health. Soybeans contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin E. Soybean sprouts are rich in vitamin C, so they are a good source of minerals, trace elements, and vitamins.

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Steps for Stewed pork knuckle with soybeans and wax gourd

  • Make  step 0
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    Soak the soybeans in advance for about two hours, and the skin should be wrinkled.
  • Make  step 1
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    Slice wax gourd. I used to throw away all the winter melon skins when I ate them. Later, when I saw my predecessors cook the winter melon skins together when making soup, I realized that winter melon skins can be eaten and can lose weight! I cut it thicker because I like it.
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    Blanch the pig's feet in water to remove blood foam. Pig's feet were chopped up when I bought them. I was afraid of having hair, so I touched them all over with my fingers when I bought them. Hehe.
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    Cut the green onions into sections, cut the ginger into pieces, and pat flat.
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    Add pork feet, soybeans, green onions, and ginger pieces in clear water and cook! It takes about an hour to cook.
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    After the pork feet and soybeans are cooked, they are a little off-white, then add the wax gourd and cook them well. Turn off the heat and add salt and chicken essence to season.
  • Stewed pork knuckle with soybeans and wax gourd Make Tips

    1. It is best to rinse the pork trotters with cold water after blanching; this not only thoroughly removes the blood scum but also makes the meat more chewy. 2. Chicken essence can be omitted; soup is best when it retains its natural flavor.