Shaanxi Hong Shao Zhi Zhu (shaanxi Style Braised Pork Trotters)
Shaanxi Hong Shao Zhi Zhu, or Shaanxi Style Braised Pork Trotters, is a popular dish in Shaanxi Cuisine known for its rich and savory flavors. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful pork trotters that are perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pork trotters, cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the pork trotters, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and garlic.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork trotters are tender.
- Once the pork trotters are tender, uncover the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Shaanxi Hong Shao Zhi Zhu hot, garnished with green onions, and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Chef's knife Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Shaanxi Hong Shao Zhi Zhu with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra depth of flavor, you can marinate the pork trotters in the soy sauce and Shaoxing wine mixture for a few hours before cooking.
Cost
$15