Red Date and Black Bean Braised Pork Trotters
Red-date and black-bean pork trotter stew, said to nourish the blood and support hair. The sweet fragrance of red dates combines with plant and animal proteins to create a warming, nourishing dish with rich flavor. The pork trotters are intensely savory and sauce-scented—healthy, nutritious, and delicious.
Ingredients
pork trotters
half
rehydrated black beans
1 handful
red dates
1 handful
peanuts
1 handful
ginger
4 slices
scallions
to taste
Instructions
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Step 1
Clean the pork trotters and place them in a pot with cold water. Add 1 tbsp cooking wine and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for a few minutes, skimming off the foam, then remove the trotters, rinse them well, and set aside.
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Step 2
Heat oil in a pot and fry the scallions and ginger until fragrant. Add the pork trotters and stir-fry them to remove excess moisture and deepen the aroma.
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Step 3
Add Huang Xiaoshi savory braising sauce and stir until evenly coated. About 80 g of sauce should be enough for half a pork trotter; adjust the amount to taste.
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Step 4
Add water, followed by the rehydrated black beans, red dates, and peanuts. Bring everything to a boil.
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Step 5
Transfer the mixture to an electric pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
The finished dish is savory, fresh, and exceptionally delicious.
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Step 7
Enjoy!
