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.

Shaanxi Hong Shao Zhi Zhu (shaanxi Style Braised Pork Trotters)

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

  1. In a large pot, add the pork trotters, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and garlic.
  2. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork trotters are tender.
  4. Once the pork trotters are tender, uncover the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. 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