Wealthy Pig’s Trotters, a symbol of prosperity in Chinese cuisine, are tender, savory, and perfect for festive feasts. Here’s a simple guide to mastering this dish.
Ingredients: 2 pig’s trotters, 5 slices of ginger, 3 scallions, 1 star anise, 2 soy sauce spoons, 1 oyster sauce spoon, 1 sugar spoon, 1 cup water, and cooking oil.
Steps:
1. Preparation: Clean the trotters, trim excess fat, and score the skin for better flavor absorption. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse.
2. Searing: Heat oil in a pot. Add trotters, searing until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Stewing: Sauté ginger, scallions, and star anise until fragrant. Return trotters to the pot. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stirring to coat evenly. Pour in water, covering the trotters halfway.
4. Slow Cooking: Simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, until the meat is fork-tender. Skim off excess oil occasionally.
5. Finishing: Increase heat to reduce the sauce into a glossy glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds or cilantro.
Tips: For a richer flavor, add a splash of rice wine or dark soy sauce. Serve with steamed rice to savor the savory sauce. This dish promises to bring both luck and delight to your table!
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