We all know that pig trotters contain a lot of collagen, which is the preferred choice for many people for beauty and skincare. In fact, there are many benefits to eating pig trotters. Let's learn how to make beer-braised pig trotters together!
【Name】
Beer-Braised Pig Trotters
【Ingredients】
Pig trotters, beer, doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), green onion, ginger, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, salt, cooking wine
【Instructions】
1. Clean the fresh pig trotters and chop them into large pieces.
2. Put water in a pot and add the chopped pig trotters, ginger slices, green onion sections, and cooking wine. Do not cover the pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and skim off the foam.
3. Rinse the pig trotters with clean water to remove any remaining foam. Place them in a container for later use. Prepare the seasonings by washing the green onion and cutting it into sections. Wash the ginger and slice it, then place them in a plate along with Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, and cinnamon. If you like it spicy, you can add two dried chili peppers.
4. Heat a wok and add a small amount of oil. When the oil is 70% hot, add a spoonful of doubanjiang and all the seasonings to the wok. Stir-fry until the doubanjiang releases its red oil and becomes fragrant.
5. Add the pig trotters to the wok, then pour in the beer. The amount of beer should cover the pig trotters. (You can also add half water and a can of beer.)
6. Add a little salt to the wok, then pour in the dark soy sauce and light soy sauce. Add a few pieces of rock sugar. Cover the wok and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for one hour.
7. Once the pig trotters are tender, increase the heat to high to reduce the sauce. Transfer them to a plate and garnish with chopped green onion.
8. This is how you can stew delicious and nutritious pig trotters, which are fatty but not greasy, and become more delicious as you eat.
【Benefits of Eating Pig Trotters】
1. Beauty and skincare
Pig trotters contain rich collagen, which is a key protein for maintaining the elasticity and hydration of the skin. Eating pig trotters in moderation can supplement collagen and make the skin more elastic, radiant, and delay skin aging.
2. Energy supplementation
Pig trotters are high in calories and also contain fats and various nutrients. Eating pig trotters in moderation can provide energy to the body, maintain normal body functions, and the fats in pig trotters can act as solvents for the absorption of organic nutrients.
3. Promotes lactation
Pig trotters have the effect of promoting lactation. If a lactating mother lacks breast milk after childbirth, she can eat more braised pig trotters with peanuts or soybeans to promote lactation. However, due to the large amount of energy consumption and weakened digestive capacity after childbirth, it is not recommended to eat pig trotters immediately after childbirth. It is recommended to wait for 3-5 days after childbirth and adjust the consumption according to the situation.
