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Here's a step-by-step guide to making pork skin jelly, with 5 steps in total. First, singe the pork skin over a flame to remove any remaining hair. Wash it thoroughly and place it in a pot of cold water with cooking wine. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove and scrape off the inner fat (make sure to scrape it completely clean). Place the pork skin in a bowl and scald it with boiling water to remove any remaining oil. Next, add 1500 of cold water to a pot, along with peppercorns, star anise, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for half an hour.

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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Singe the pork skin with fire to remove any remaining hair, wash it, and boil it in a pot of cold water with cooking wine for 5 minutes. Remove it, scrape off the inner fat (make sure to scrape it completely clean), and place it in a bowl. Pour boiling water over it to wash away any remaining oil. Add 1500 ml of cold water to a pot, along with peppercorns, star anise, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for half an hour.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Remove the pork skin from the pot, let it cool slightly, then dice it. Remove the seasonings from the pot as well.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add the diced pork skin to the pot with a little salt and continue to simmer over medium-low heat for about an hour.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Turn off the heat, pour in one beaten egg (optional), stir quickly, pour into a clean bowl, and let cool and solidify.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Season it with rice vinegar and soy sauce, and it tastes amazing!

    Step 5

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv