Braised pig's trotters, as one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, are deeply loved by people for their bright red color, soft and glutinous taste, and rich taste. Its unique production process and abundant ingredients make this dish an indispensable dish at family dinners and festive tables. Below, we will introduce the method and ingredients of braised pig's trotters in detail.
1. Ingredients required
1. Pig's trotters: Choose fresh, moderately fat and lean pig's trotters, remove hair and wash them, and chop them into moderately sized blocks.
2. Ingredients: ginger, green onion, garlic, dried chili, Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, grass fruit, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, salt, chicken essence, etc.
Second, the production steps
1. Pretreatment of pig's trotters: Soak the pig's trotters in clean water for 30 minutes to remove the blood. Then put it in boiling water and boil, skim off the foam, remove the pig's trotters and drain the water for later use.
2. Stir-fry the ingredients: Slice the ginger, chop the green onion into sections, and crush the garlic. Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot, add ginger, green onions, garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, and then add dried chili, Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, grass fruit and other spices and stir-fry to make it fragrant.
3. Marinade: Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, salt, chicken essence and other seasonings to the stir-fried ingredients, stir-fry evenly, pour in enough water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Braised trotters: Put the pre-treated trotters in a pot and make sure the trotters are completely submerged in the marinade. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot and marinate slowly. During the marinating process, the pig's trotters need to be turned from time to time to heat them evenly and maintain the consistency of the marinade.
5. Collect the juice and put it on a plate: When the pig's trotters become soft and glutinous and the color is red and bright, you can turn off the heat. Drain the pig's trotters and serve on a plate. At this time, the pig's trotters have fully absorbed the essence of the marinade, and the taste is delicious and rich.
3. Cooking skills
1. During the pretreatment of pig trotters, the process of soaking and boiling can remove the blood and fishy smell in the pig's trotters, making the marinated pig's trotters more delicious.
2. When stir-frying the ingredients, the heat should be moderate to avoid scorching and affecting the taste. At the same time, various spices should be added in an appropriate amount according to personal taste, so as to make a marinade suitable for your taste.
3. When marinating pig's trotters, the heat should be well controlled, and simmering over low heat can make the pig's trotters more soft and glutinous. At the same time, turn the pig's trotters from time to time to avoid sticking to the pan or boiling paste.
4. Pay attention to the consistency of the marinade when collecting the juice to avoid too thick and cause the pig's trotters to taste too salty. At the same time, you can add chicken essence and other seasonings in an appropriate amount according to personal taste to improve freshness.
Fourth, nutritional value
Braised pig's trotters are not only delicious, but also rich in nutritional value. Pig trotters contain a large amount of collagen and protein, which has the effect of beautifying and delaying aging. At the same time, pig's trotters are also rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and a variety of vitamins, which help to replenish the nutrients needed by the human body.
5. Suggestions for consumption
1. Braised pork trotters can be eaten as a main dish or side dish, and it is best served with a staple food such as rice or noodles.
2. The texture and taste of braised pork trotters vary depending on factors such as marinating time and heat, and the marinating time and heat can be adjusted according to personal taste.
3. Although braised pork trotters are delicious, they are recommended to be eaten in moderation due to their high calorie content. At the same time, pregnant women, patients with high blood pressure and other people should be cautious about consumption.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the practice and ingredients of braised pig trotters. Make your own braised pork trotters, not only can you enjoy the fun of cooking, but you can also taste delicious dishes. Let's try it now!