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How to Cook Fake Pig Trotters

• 1

  Prepare the pig trotters

  Take the pig trotters and hang them up with wire, then use a torch to scorch around until the trotters are evenly golden, then chop the trotters into small bite-sized pieces. Then wash them again with water to clean the black marks on the skin.

  How to clean and remove the odor from pig trotters

  • Method 1: Blanch the trotters in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
  • Method 2: Use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (vinegar, alcohol) to rub over the surface of the trotters, let sit for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Method 3: Use coarse salt to rub and scrub the trotters, then wash them really clean.

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic. Use 1 stalk of lemongrass to finely chop, and cut the remaining 2 stalks into pieces and crush them.

  Boil the peanuts in boiling water for about 10 minutes until cooked, then remove and drain. Peel the galangal, wash it clean, and cut it into thin slices.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Marinate the pig’s trotters

  Put sliced galangal together with 2/3 of the minced onion and garlic, 5 tablespoons of shrimp paste, 3 tablespoons of fermented rice, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of MSG into a bowl, then mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes for the trotters to absorb the spices.

  
• 4

  Stew the pig’s trotters

  Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil along with the remaining minced onion and garlic into the pot, stir-frying until fragrant, then add crushed lemongrass and the marinated trotters.

  Stir-fry over medium heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until the trotters are browned, then pour in 2 liters of boiling water, reduce the heat, and cook for about 30 minutes before adding the boiled peanuts. Mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes, adjusting the seasoning to taste before turning off the heat.

  

  
• 5

  Final product

  The fake pig’s trotters will have a beautiful golden color with an appealing aroma of lemongrass, galangal, and a soft, delicious taste of the trotters once completed. It will taste even better if you eat it with vermicelli, ensuring that this will be a delicious, unique, and attractive dish for the family meal!