pig's feet hot pot recipe

Pig's Trotter Hotpot: A Comprehensive Guide

Pig's trotter hotpot is a hearty, collagen-rich dish beloved for its tender meat and flavorful broth. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 2 pig’s trotters (cleaned and chopped), 1 ginger (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (smashed), 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 dried chili peppers, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 500ml beef broth, 1 potato (cubed), 1 carrot (sliced), 1 bok choy, and mushrooms.

Steps:

1. Prepare the trotters: Parboil trotters in boiling water with ginger and cooking wine for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse.

2. Make the broth: Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry ginger, garlic, star anise, and chili until fragrant. Add trotters, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then pour in beef broth. Simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.

3. Cook hotpot: Transfer the trotters and broth to a hotpot. Add potato, carrot, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until veggies are soft.

4. Serve: Dip tender trotters and veggies in your favorite sauce (e.g., garlic-chili or sesame oil). Enjoy with rice or noodles!

This hotpot is perfect for cold days—nourishing, savory, and sure to warm you up. Adjust spices to taste and savor the melt-in-your-mouth goodness!