Stewed pig's trotters with red dates, this traditional delicacy is not only tempting, but also has health benefits.
First of all, pig's trotters are rich in collagen, which helps to beautify and enhance elasticity, which is the best choice for many beauty loversSecondly, jujube is rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can promote blood circulation and strengthen immunityFinally, the combination of the two can also replenish blood and qi, which is beneficial for nourishing the body and especially suitable for female friends during confinement. When stewing pig's trotters, add red dates, so that the mellow of the pig's trotters and the sweetness of the red dates complement each other, and the nutritional value and taste will be improved.
1. Teaching of the production of stewed pig's trotters with red dates.
Bill of Materials. Pig's trotters: 2 pieces (about 1000 grams).
Red dates: 15 (about 60 grams).
Ginger: 3 slices.
Green onion: 1 stalk. Cooking wine: 30 ml.
Soy sauce: 15 ml.
Rock sugar: 30 grams.
Salt: 5 grams.
Water: To taste.
Steps: 1.Prepare materials: After purchasing the pig's trotters, remove the hair and wash them, remove the core of the red dates, slice the ginger, and cut the green onion into sections for later use.
2.Handling the trotters: Cut the trotters into pieces and blanch them in boiling water to remove blood foam and impurities.
3.Stew: Put the processed pig's trotters, red dates, ginger, green onion and all the seasonings into a saucepan and add enough water.
4.Cooking time: Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the pig's trotters are soft and the soup is thick.
5.Heat size: Use high heat when boiling, turn to low heat when simmering, ensure that the soup fully penetrates the pig's trotters and makes them soft and flavorful.
Precautions. Blanching should be thorough to effectively remove odors.
The jujube should be pitted in advance to prevent the core fragments from affecting the taste and safety after cooking.
Check the amount of water at any time during the simmering process to prevent it from drying out, but do not open the lid frequently to avoid the loss of flavor of the soup.
If these precautions are ignored, the pig's trotters may not be stewed enough, or the flavor of the soup may not be strong enough, affecting the overall taste.
Second, the depth of stewed pig's trotters with red dates**.
Nutritional matching. Stewed pig's trotters with red dates is not only a dish with a unique flavor, but also a nutritionally balanced delicacy. Jujube is rich in vitamin C and iron, which help to improve human immunity and prevent anemiaPig's trotters are the natural source of collagen, which is extremely beneficial for maintaining ** and joint health. This combination of ingredients is exactly what is sought after in Chinese cooking"Medicine and food are homologous"The embodiment of the idea.
Chinese cooking. In Chinese cooking, food is important"Sexual taste is back to the scriptures", red jujube is warm and sweet, and it belongs to the spleen and stomach meridian, and the pig's trotters are flat and sweet, and it belongs to the stomach and large intestine meridian. The combination of the two not only complements each other nutritionally, but also harmonizes yin and yang from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and achieves the therapeutic effect of food.
Different ways to eat it around the world.
As a dried fruit that is widely consumed around the world, jujube has various applications in different cultures, such as in the Middle East, where jujube is often eaten with teaIn the West, pig's trotters are mostly roasted and roasted, such as the stewed pig's trotters in Germany. Stewed pig's trotters with red dates integrates the warmth and health concept of oriental cooking into the dishes, showing the unique charm of Chinese food.
In my personal experience, I have found that an appropriate amount of cooking wine can remove the fishy smell of pig's trotters, while the addition of red dates should be timely, and if you put it too early, it may be cooked due to long-term stewing, which will affect the taste. The red dates can be added when the pig's trotters are almost stewed to maintain their intact form and texture.
3. Difficulties and Techniques in Cooking.
Maintenance and storage.
One of the biggest challenges I encountered in cooking the pig's trotters stewed with red dates was the storage of the pig's trotters. Pig trotters are perishable and must be processed and cooked as soon as possible after purchase, or properly refrigerated. In addition, how to preserve stewed pork trotters is also a science, which needs to be quickly cooled and refrigerated to maintain the best flavor.
Empirical skills. After a lot of trying, I found that I had a better grasp of the flavor balance by using a gradual approach to the ingredients. For example, add the pig's trotters and basic seasonings first, and then add the red dates and rock sugar when the pig's trotters are simmered until they are eight ripe. This not only ensures the taste of pig's trotters, but also perfectly reflects the sweetness of jujubes.
Culture and the arts. Cooking is not only a technique, but also an art. The cooking process of stewed pig's trotters with red dates is like a cultural interpretation, which contains the deep understanding and cultural inheritance of the Chinese nation on ingredients. Each dish is a story that will be savored in the aftertaste.