Chengdu Old Lady's Pig Trotters

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the white kidney beans and soak them overnight.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Clean the pig's trotters thoroughly and prepare cooking wine, ginger slices, and Sichuan peppercorns.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add enough water to cover the pig's trotters in a pot, along with 3 slices of ginger, cooking wine, and Sichuan peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Boil for about 2 minutes after the water boils, until no more blood comes out of the pig's trotters.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Rinse off any surface foam with warm water.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the pig's trotters in a stew pot, add 3 4 of ginger, and pour in enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add the soaked white kidney beans.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 2 3 .

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Cook until the pig's trotters are tender and fall off the bone, and the soup is milky white like jade. Then add salt to taste.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve with a dipping sauce of fermented bean paste or chili oil—it's irresistibly delicious.