In the blink of an eye, it's autumn again, the season when corn ripens. Corn contains a large amount of nutrients and is suitable for therapeutic diet for diseases such as hypertension. Stewed pig's trotters with corn is not only nutritious, but also a great beauty and anti-aging food for women. Today, I will share with you the specific recipe for stewed pig's trotters with corn!
【Name】
Stewed Pig's Trotters with Corn
【Ingredients】
1 pig's trotter, 500g corn, salt, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, fermented black beans, dried chili, pepper, cooking wine, light soy sauce (as needed)
【Steps】
1. First, cut the corn into chunks, slice the ginger, and chop the pig's trotter into pieces.
2. Then, pour half a pot of water into a pot, add the pig's trotter, drizzle with cooking wine, blanch to remove blood, then remove and rinse with cold water.
3. Heat oil in the pot, add ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon, fermented black beans, and dried chili to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the pig's trotter, stir-fry briefly, drizzle with cooking wine and light soy sauce, stir-fry until colored.
4. Pour half a pot of water into the pot, make sure the water covers the pig's trotter, cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the corn, sprinkle with pepper, add 1 and a half tablespoons of salt, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes until the pig's trotter is tender. Serve!
【Tips】
1. It is recommended to use a rice cooker or pressure cooker to stew the pig's trotter, as it saves time and is easy to cook until tender. It also eliminates several steps. This is the best choice for office workers.
2. You can add any additional ingredients you like.
3. You can also adjust the seasoning according to your taste. If you don't like spicy flavors, you can omit the chili. If you prefer a soy sauce flavor, you can add some soy sauce for stewing.
4. You can also use hind pig's trotters, but there will be more bones.
【Nutritional Value】
Pig's trotters are not only nutritious, but they can also be transformed into gelatin during cooking. They have a lower fat content compared to fatty meat. They can effectively improve physiological functions and the water storage function of skin tissue cells, preventing premature skin wrinkles and delaying skin aging. Eating pig's trotters is a "beauty food" for women! Stewing pig's trotters with corn adds a rich and fragrant flavor.
Corn contains a large amount of nutritional and health-promoting substances. The glutathione in corn is an anticancer factor. Corn also contains nutrients such as riboflavin and vitamins, which have a great effect on preventing heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.
Corn contains a large amount of plant cellulose, which can accelerate the elimination of toxins from the body. The natural vitamin E in corn can promote cell division, delay aging, lower serum cholesterol, and prevent skin lesions. Therefore, corn also has certain effects on treating acne and promoting the recovery of acne-prone skin.
Corn is rich in vitamin C, which has anti-aging and beauty effects. The nutrients in the corn germ can enhance the body's metabolism and regulate the nervous system, making the skin tender and smooth. It can also inhibit and delay the appearance of wrinkles and have a corresponding regulating effect on acne-prone skin.
