Braised Pork Trotters
Glossy red and rich without being greasy, this braised pig trotter is prepared using a high-power microwave.
Ingredients
Pork trotters (cut into chunks, marinated with scallions, chili, ginger, and wine)
400 g
Cherry tomatoes (diced)
5
Ginger
8 slices
Soy sauce
2 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
Sugar
1 tsp
Cornstarch
1 tbsp
Chili
a pinch
Sichuan peppercorn
a pinch
Star anise
a pinch
Scallion segments
1 tbsp
Cooking wine
1 tbsp
Oil
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cut the pork trotters into chunks and marinate them with scallions, chili, ginger, and cooking wine. Dice the cherry tomatoes.
2
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp of oil on high power for 2 minutes, then add the pork trotters and cook on high power for 2 minutes.
3
Step 3
Add the soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, and cherry tomatoes, then cook on high power for 20 minutes until done.
