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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pork ears are a rustic dish loved by many families; although simple, not everyone knows how to boil pork ears to be white, crispy, and delicious. Today, the specialized page Vào bếp will show you how to make this chewy and incredibly tasty steamed dish – boiled!
Ingredients for Boiled Pork Ears For 3 people
Pork ears 400 gr Lemon 2 pieces Lemongrass 1 bunch Ginger 1 root Minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon Minced chili 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons MSG a little Sugar a little
How to Choose Delicious and Crispy Pork Ears
- To choose good pork ears, you need to observe carefully and select those that have bright, rosy colors, without dark spots, dullness, or any unusual colors. Those are pieces of pork ears that are still fresh, crispy, and delicious.
- In addition, good pork ears usually have high elasticity. When pressed with your hand, you can feel the firmness; the surface of the ear rebounds, and it feels very sturdy when you pick it up.
- Moreover, you should pay attention to the smell of the pork ears. If the ears have any rancid, foul, or other strange odors, you should not buy them as they may be old or treated with chemicals.
How to prepare boiled pig ears
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Prepare the ingredients
For the pig ears you bought, use a razor blade to scrape off the hair around the ears and any dirt inside. After that, to remove the odor from the pig ears, rub them with 1/2 a lemon and then rinse with diluted saltwater.
Finally, to prevent the pig ears from turning black, squeeze the remaining 1/2 lemon into a bowl of water and soak the ears for about 10 minutes, then remove and let them drain.
Slice the ginger thinly.
Effective tips to remove the odor from pig ears
- Method 1: Use a little baking soda to rub around the pig ears and let it sit for 10 minutes, then scrape off the slime with a knife, and finally rinse with water.
- Method 2: Soak the pig ears in rice water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then scrape clean with a knife. After that, cut half a lemon and rub it on the pig ears, then scrape again with a knife.
See details: Tips to remove the odor from pig ears
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Boiled pig ears
Put a pot of water on the stove, boil with high heat until the water boils, then add sliced ginger and a bunch of lemongrass. Next, add the pig ears, add 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and boil over medium heat for about 30 – 40 minutes, then turn off the stove.
To keep the pig ears white, crispy, and not darkened, prepare a bowl of ice water. After the pig ears are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice water. Wait until the pig ears cool completely, then take them out and slice thinly.
Tips for boiling pig ears better
- Monosodium glutamate helps the pig ears soften faster.
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To make the pig ears thin, crispy, and tastier when eaten, remember to use a thin and sharp knife when slicing.
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Make the dipping sauce
Add to a bowl 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of minced chili, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 – 2 tablespoons of water.
Stir the mixture well and adjust the seasoning to your taste, and you will have a delicious dipping sauce to go with the boiled pig ears!
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Final Product
The boiled pig’s ear dish is chewy and crunchy, extremely attractive, with no unpleasant odor. When served with fresh vegetables, cucumber, and dipped in a little sweet and sour fish sauce, it’s simply perfect.
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I hope that with this recipe for boiled pig’s ear, which is chewy, delicious, and super easy to make, you will succeed in your cooking. Let’s quickly head to the kitchen and prepare this delicious dish for the whole family!
