Braised Pig Trotter

Step 1

Wash the pig trotter and put it with the cold water in a wok. Heat the wok, and cook the pig trotter for 5 minutes to bring out the meat flavor. Remove the pork trotter and wash off the floating foam on the meat surface with warm water. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a wok with oil, and stir-fry garlic, ginger and green onion until fragrant. Transfer it on a plate. Set aside.

Step 3

Add the crystal sugar in the wok and stir-fry until it dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the pig trotter and stir-fry a few times. Add the cooked garlic, ginger and green onion in the wok. Add star anises, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant.

Step 5

Then, add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, cooking wine and water. (The water just covers the trotters.)

Step 6

Cover the lid, and simmer the pork trotter for 50 minutes under medium heat until the sauce has thickened. (Remember to flip over to avoid sticking woServe.