Mae Cook
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Braised Pig Trotters
Pig Trotters - remove hair. chop into pieces. blanch. drain. panfry lightly
Cooking Oil
Rock Sugar
Star Anise
Cinnamon Stick
Ginger
Smashed Garlic
Chinese Wine
Enough Water to cover content
Light Soya Sauce
Dark Soya Sauce
Cook 50min on low fire
Add sea cucumber
Add salt, pepper, oyster sauce for seasoning.
Ginger Vinegar Pig Trotter
Ginger (Boon Tong): 1kg (reduced to 0.6kg) (remove skin. smash. drain. fry ~15min with cooking and sesame oil till fragrant)
Pig Trotter (front): 2pieces~ 2kg
(remove hair. chop into pieces. blanch. drain. pan fry lightly)
Sweet Black Vinger: 750ml x 2 (ie. 2 bottles of Chan Kong Thye)
(optional: 八珍vinegar: 600ml)
Water: 750ml x 3
Salt: 1.5tsp
Sugar 冰片糖: 400-500g
Sesame Oil: 1 tbsp
Egg (hard boiled): 12 pieces
Cooking Oil: 5 tbsp
Steps:
1. Earthen Pot: Vinegar + Water + Sugar + Salt + Ginger => boil for 1-2hours on low fire
2. Add pig trotter (cook for 1 hr)