Braised Pork Intestines (滷大腸)

滷大腸 (Braised Pork Intestines) is a classic Taiwanese dish that is rich in flavor and has a unique texture. This dish is a popular street food in Taiwan and is often enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice.

Braised Pork Intestines (滷大腸)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork intestines, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the pork intestines in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in the same pot and sauté the ginger, garlic, and scallions until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched pork intestines, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and five-spice powder. Stir to combine.
  5. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork intestines are tender.
  6. Once done, remove the star anise and cinnamon stick before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Serving bowls Chopsticks

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the 滷大腸 (Braised Pork Intestines) with steamed rice and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the pork intestines in the soy sauce and rice wine mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$10