Kelp and Peanut Stewed Pork Trotter
A classic slow-simmered Chinese stew pairing tender braised pork trotter with earthy kelp and nutty peanut for rich, nourishing flavor.
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A beloved staple of southern Chinese home cooking, this cozy slow-cooked stew is prized for its melt-in-your-mouth, collagen-rich pork trotter, balanced by the subtle sweetness of peanuts and the savory umami of soft kelp, perfect for family gatherings or cool weather meals.
Ingredients
pork trotter
1 piece
fresh kelp
100g
peanut
50g
jujube
50g
ginger
10g
scallion
to taste
salt
to taste
sugar
to taste
pepper powder
to taste
cooking wine
to taste
clear water
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Peanuts, washed and soaked until fully expanded;
2
Step 2
Small deep-sea kelp, soaked to remove salt content, then washed;
3
Step 3
Cut the kelp into thick segments and set aside;
4
Step 4
Cut the ginger into large chunks;
5
Step 5
Finely chop the scallions and set aside;
6
Step 6
Wash the pork trotters, then blanch them in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes;
7
Step 7
Remove them from the pot and rinse thoroughly;
8
Step 8
Add clean water and pork trotters to a clay pot, the amount of water should be roughly twice the volume of the trotters;
9
Step 9
Slowly bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then add an appropriate amount of cooking wine;
10
Step 10
Bring to a boil again;
11
Step 11
Turn to low heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 30 minutes; turn on low heat again to simmer for 10 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 30 minutes……repeat this process 3 to 4 times, until the pig trotters are basically cooked (a chopstick can pierce through them easily);
12
Step 12
Use a fat skimmer to remove the oil and fat floating on the surface;
13
Step 13
Add kelp and peanuts;
14
Step 14
Add red dates, then simmer over medium-low heat;
15
Step 15
When the broth turns milky white and the pig trotters are tender and falling apart, add an appropriate amount of salt to season;
16
Step 16
Add a small amount of sugar to enhance the umami;
17
Step 17
Add an appropriate amount of ground white pepper;
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Step 18
Finally add chopped scallions for garnish, turn off the heat, and take the pot off the stove.
