Cold Sliced Pork Skin with Scallions

Name: Cold Sliced Pork Skin with Scallions
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 300 grams Pork skin; 3 slices Fresh ginger; 5-6 whole Sichuan peppercorns; 2 pieces Star anise; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 2 stalks, finely chopped Green onions; 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Black rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sesame oil; 2 cloves, minced Garlic; to taste Salt

A refreshing Chinese cold appetizer featuring tender, gelatinous pork skin tossed with aromatic seasonings and fresh scallions. Perfect for summer or as a prelude to any meal.

45 min

Easy

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This classic Chinese cold dish transforms simple pork skin into something truly special. The key is cooking the skin until it becomes beautifully tender and slightly chewy, then slicing it thin for maximum texture.

Ingredients

Pork skin 300 grams

Fresh ginger 3 slices

Sichuan peppercorns 5-6 whole

Star anise 2 pieces

Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons

Green onions 2 stalks, finely chopped

Light soy sauce 2 tablespoons

Black rice vinegar 1 tablespoon

Sesame oil 1 teaspoon

Garlic 2 cloves, minced

Salt to taste

Instructions

Blanch the pork skin

Rinse the pork skin under cold water. Place in a pot with enough cold water to cover, add ginger slices and Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil and cook just until the skin turns opaque, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Remove excess fat

Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to carefully scrape off any fatty tissue from the underside of the skin. This ensures a cleaner texture and removes excess fat.

Cook until tender

Return the cleaned pork skin to a clean pot. Cover with fresh cold water, add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and remaining ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the skin becomes soft and slightly gelatinous. Test by poking with a fork.

Slice and season

Remove the pork skin from the cooking liquid and let drain. Once cooled, cut into thin, bite-sized strips. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

Make the dressing and toss

Add soy sauce, black rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chopped scallions to the pork skin. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.