bouncy pig's trotter jelly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soak the pig's trotters you bought in water, then scrape them clean with a small, not-too-sharp knife.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Divide it in half

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Put the blanching ingredients in a pot of cold water with two tablespoons of cooking wine until the scum rises to the surface.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Remove the blanched pig's trotters from the water, rinse them clean, and then simmer them in fresh water for about half an hour.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Remove from the water and debone

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add 1000 ml of fresh water, a suitable amount of scallions, ginger, and star anise, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for two hours.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove the scallions, ginger, and star anise after simmering.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Place in a suitable container and let cool naturally for at least 6 hours. Use a spoon to run it around the edge of the bowl to separate the jelly from the bowl.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Frozen pig's trotters and inverted onto a plate

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    The delicious and chewy pig's trotter jelly is ready!