If only three spices are selected for stewed pork trotters to achieve the effect of softness and bonelessness and full of flavor, the three spices that are usually recommended are grass fruit, kaempfera and nutmeg. Each of these three spices plays an indispensable role in the brine, and together they give the stewed pig's trotters a rich taste and layer.
1️⃣ Grass fruit, also known as grass cardamom, has a unique aroma, slightly bitter with a hint of sweetness, which has a significant effect on enhancing the aroma of ingredients. Adding grass fruit to the brine can effectively remove the smell and increase the flavor, so that the fishy smell of the pig's trotters is neutralized, and at the same time release a more charming aroma.
2️⃣ Kaempfera, also known as sand ginger, has a strong and persistent aroma with a unique spicy taste. In the brine, the spicy flavor of the kaempfera penetrates into the meat of the trotters, making them more delicious and delicious.
3️⃣ Nutmeg, i.e. nutmeg, has a strong aroma and a certain sweetness. Adding nutmeg to the brine can make the meat of the pig's trotters softer and rotten, while increasing the depth and richness of its taste.
In summary, the three spices of grass fruit, kaempfera, and nutmeg play an indispensable role in the brine of stewed pig's trotters. Their unique aromas and flavors blend together to give the trotters a soft, deboned and fragrant mouthfeel.
