How to steam pig's trotters

There are many delicious dishes made with pig’s trotters, which are a very popular ingredient. Pig's trotters are rich in nutrients, especially high in collagen. Eating them regularly can beautify and nourish the skin. The steamed pig's trotters have a pure taste and will definitely leave a deep impression if you have eaten it. We can learn the method and cook it at home. So, how to cook steamed pig's trotters? Let’s take a look below.

Steamed Cured Pig's Trotter with Dried Beans

Material

300 grams of cured pig's trotters, 30 grams of dried beans, and 100 grams of choy sum. Seasoning: 15 grams of Liuyang fermented black beans, 5 grams of ginger, 5 grams of garlic, 2 grams of MSG, 10 grams of red dry pepper powder, 2 grams of chicken essence, 5 grams of chopped green onion, and 500 grams of salad oil (actual consumption: 30 grams).

practice

1. Chop the cured pig's trotters into 3 cm cubes, soak them in rice washing water for 40 minutes, wash them and blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes.

2. Blanch the choy sum in boiling water for 1 minute and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in the pot until it is 40% hot, then fry the pig's trotters for 5 minutes (on low heat), remove from the pan and drain the oil.

4. Soak the dried beans in warm water, cut them into 4 cm long pieces, and fry them in a clean pot until dry.

5. Place the pig's trotters in a bowl. Leave some oil in the pot and heat it to 60% hot. Add the fermented black beans and stir-fry over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, dried beans, red pepper powder, MSG, and chicken stock, stir-fry for 1 minute, then cover the pig's trotters and steam in a steamer over high heat for 60 minutes.

6. Pour out the soup in the bowl, turn the pig's trotter over and put it on a plate. Thicken the soup in the pot and pour oil on the pig's trotter. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and surround the plate with vegetable cores.

Steamed Pig's Trotter

Material

800 grams of clean pig's trotters, 15 grams each of scallion and ginger slices, 30 grams of Shaoxing wine, 50 grams of soy sauce, 1.5 grams of sugar, 3 grams each of star anise and cinnamon, 2 grams of MSG, and 10 grams of sesame oil.

1. Scrape and clean the pig's trotters and chop them into pieces.

2. Put the pig's trotters into boiling water and blanch them, then take them out.

3. Use a bamboo grate to cover the bottom of the casserole and add star anise, cinnamon and pig's trotters.

4. Add onion, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar, add water and steam for about 3 hours. When the meat is tender and the soup is thick, add MSG, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve in a bowl.

Tips

Features

It is glossy and shiny, has a rich and mellow flavor, and is soft and delicious.

Operation Tips

Be sure to scrape off the oil and mud on the pig's trotter skin to avoid odor.