Braised Pig Trotters

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Make some slits in the pig's trotters you bought with a knife and set them aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Soak the scored pig's trotters in ginger water for two hours (to remove the fishy smell and blood).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Place the soaked pig's trotters in a pot, bring to a boil, and skim off the foam. Remove and set aside.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare 1 gram of Sichuan peppercorns, 3 star anise, a handful of fennel seeds, and a suitable amount of bay leaves, and put them in a spice box for later use.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Place the prepared spice packet and pig's trotters into a pressure cooker, add 3 grams of white sugar, 10 grams of dark soy sauce, and salt to taste. Cover and cook 40 minutes.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After 40 minutes, remove from the pot and plate.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Plate it up and let's eat!