Q: What makes Sand Ginger Braised Pork Trotters special?
A: The unique aroma and flavor of sand ginger combined with the tenderness of pork trotters create a mouthwatering dish.
Q: Can I use regular ginger instead of sand ginger?
A: While regular ginger can be used, sand ginger offers a distinct flavor that greatly enhances this dish.
Q: Is it necessary to use a pressure cooker for this recipe?
A: Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time and ensures the pork trotters become tender, but you can also simmer them in a regular pot for a longer period.
Sand Ginger Braised Pork Trotters
Notes
- Pork trotters (front) - ½ piece
- Ginger - 1 piece
- Garlic - 1 head
- Sand ginger - as needed
- Oil - as needed
- Salt - 3 grams
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Dark soy sauce - ½ tablespoon
- Cooking wine - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh chicken juice - as needed
- Pepper powder - 1 spoon
- Rock sugar - 5 grams
- Chop the pork trotters into pieces.
- Prepare the ingredients: ginger, garlic, and sand ginger.
- Blanch the pork trotters in cold water with ginger slices and cooking wine.
- After blanching, remove the pork trotters.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pork trotters and stir-fry to dry off the water.
- Add salt, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, chicken juice, pepper powder, and rock sugar for seasoning.
- Stir in the sand ginger until it releases its aroma.
- Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Transfer the contents to a pressure cooker.
- Cook over high heat until it boils, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Once done, the water should be just evaporated, and then remove from heat.
- Your delicious Sand Ginger Braised Pork Trotters are ready, characterized by their fragrant aroma and tender texture.
- High in protein.
- Contains collagen, beneficial for skin and joint health.
- Spices like ginger and garlic offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Note: This dish is high in fat and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.