Braised Pork Intestines with Brown Sauce (红烧大肠)
红烧大肠 (Braised Pork Intestines with Brown Sauce) is a classic dish in Henan Cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender texture. This dish is a perfect combination of savory and sweet, making it a popular choice for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
- 500g pork intestines
- 2 slices of ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 green onions
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 star anise
- 1 piece of cinnamon stick
- 1 dried chili pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Clean the pork intestines thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green onions, and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the pork intestines and continue to stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the pork intestines.
- Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried chili pepper. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the wok, and simmer for 2 hours until the pork intestines are tender.
- Uncover the wok and continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Wok or deep pan Cutting board Knife Cooking spoon
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the 红烧大肠 with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
To reduce the strong smell of pork intestines, you can soak them in salted water for 1 hour before cooking.
Cost
$15