Pork knuckle and pork bones are familiar soups with a quite simple preparation method, but extremely rich and delicious. Today, let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen to prepare 2 ways to cook pork knuckle and pork bones that are very authentic!
1. Pork knuckle noodles with minced meat
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pork knuckle noodles with minced meat For 4 people
Pork knuckle 700 gr Minced meat 300 gr Onion 100 gr Carrot 2 pieces White radish 1 piece Bean sprouts 100 gr Lettuce 200 gr Green onion 100 gr Cilantro 100 gr Noodles 200 gr Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Seasoning a little (salt/msg) Seasoning powder 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
You can buy pre-ground pork or buy whole pork to chop or grind using a meat grinder.
- You should choose pork that has a bright pink color, no strange smell, with translucent white fat, and avoid meat that is pale and has a foul odor.
- You can press the meat with your hand; if you observe that the meat rebounds immediately, does not leave a dent, feels dry, and does not stick to your hand, it indicates that this is good meat.
- Good pork should have even fibers, be firm, and not leak juice or be slimy.
- When buying meat, you should ask the seller to cut the meat along the grain and avoid choosing meat that has small white sacs interspersed between the fibers because it may indicate that the meat is infested with cysts, which can negatively affect your health when consumed.
How to choose good pork hock
- You should choose the back leg of the pig because the back leg usually has more meat and higher nutritional value.
- Good pork hocks usually have good elasticity, the hooves are intact and free of hair.
- Pork hocks that have unusual colors like green or purple, or have abnormal fluids leaking from the inside, indicate that this is meat from sick pigs that have been injected with antibiotics or from pigs that have died a long time ago, and should absolutely not be purchased as it can affect consumer health.
- It is advisable to buy pork hocks from reputable supermarkets or food stores to ensure the quality of the pork hocks.
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How to prepare Pork knuckles with minced meat noodle
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Prepare the pork knuckles
Place the cut pork knuckles into a basin, then add 1 teaspoon of salt along with boiling water to blanch for about 5 minutes to remove the smell of the meat, as well as help the broth become clearer after cooking.
After blanching, wash the pork knuckles thoroughly with water, then let them drain.
How to clean pork knuckles without smell:
- After buying the pork knuckles, use a knife to scrape off the hair, then use salt to rub and eliminate the smell, and then rinse with clean water.
- Once cleaned, use a knife to chop the knuckles into bite-sized pieces.
- Then blanch the knuckles in boiling water for about 1 minute to remove any dirty foam and smell.
- Remove them and place in an ice water basin for about 2 minutes, then remove and wash the knuckles again with clean water and let them drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak the noodles in hot water until soft.
Peel the white radish and carrot, then cut them into small bite-sized pieces. Slice the shallots thinly. Wash the onions and cilantro, then chop them finely.
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Cook the broth
Put a pot on the stove with about 2 liters of water, then add the pork knuckles, white cabbage, and carrots into the pot, cover it and cook for about 30 minutes on low heat.
Tip: Skim the foam while cooking to make the broth clearer.
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Sauté shallots
Place a pan on the stove with about 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add shallots and sauté until golden and fragrant, then remove to a bowl.
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Sauté minced meat
Reuse the pan used for sautéing shallots, add minced meat and stir-fry, season with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, stir-fry until the meat is cooked, then transfer to a bowl.
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Blanch the noodles
Place a pot of water on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of salt, when the water boils, add the noodles and blanch for about 5 – 8 minutes, then remove and rinse with cold water.
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Completion
Season the broth with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Add the noodles and chopped herbs into a bowl, then place the pork leg and minced meat along with a little fried onion. Pour the broth over with white radish and carrot to complete.
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Final Dish
The best dish when served with lettuce, bean sprouts, and a bit of chili, along with fish sauce or soy sauce for dipping. With a delicious sweet broth from pork knuckles, tender and tasty pork knuckle meat, the hot and fragrant minced pork knuckle noodles will provide a tasty and nutritious meal for the whole family.
The pork knuckle noodles are extremely delicious and attractive, ensuring that your family will be crazy about this special dish. Today, let’s refer to another recipe with TasteVN to complete this wonderful dish.
See details: How to cook irresistible pork knuckle noodles that you’ll remember forever
2. Pork bone noodles with chicken feet
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pork bone noodles with chicken feet For 4 people
Chicken feet 500 gr Pork bone 400 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr Carrots 2 pieces Daikon 1 piece Shallots 8 pieces Noodles 200 gr Accompanying vegetables 200 gr (bean sprouts/chives/cilantro) Cooking oil 20 ml Seasoning A little (salt/msg/seasoning powder)
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose good pork bones:
- Good pork bones usually have a fresh color, not pale and have no strange smell.
- The temperature of the bones when buying also affects their freshness; do not choose bones that are cold as they may have been frozen and are no longer fresh.
- The ideal size for bones is about the size of 2 – 3 finger joints, or larger if it’s from a sow, which will be tastier.
- Do not choose small bones as they come from young pigs that may have been slaughtered early due to illness. This type of bone should not be purchased for safety reasons.
How to choose good chicken feet:
- Chicken feet should be purchased from reputable stores that ensure food safety standards.
- Choose chicken feet that have a natural pinkish-white color, with no unusual spots on the skin such as green, red, or yellow.
- If they feel slimy to the touch or have strange fluids coming out, do not buy them.
- Water-injected chicken feet appear uniform and attractive, plump, with swollen toes, and feel soft when squeezed.
- Normal chicken feet are small and unattractive, with four toes that are bent and curled inward.
How to choose good straw mushrooms
- For fresh straw mushrooms: Choose mushrooms that are still buds, not fully opened, fresh, with a slightly round or cylindrical shape, and prioritize those with uniform sizes. Additionally, select straw mushrooms that are black or gray as they tend to taste better than white ones. When touched, the mushrooms should feel slightly firm.
- For dried straw mushrooms: Simply observe the surface for any unusual signs and check for a moldy smell.
How to Make Pork Bone and Chicken Feet Noodles
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Prepare the pork bones and chicken feet
Cut 500g of chicken feet into small pieces, blanch them briefly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt for 3 minutes, then remove them. This will help eliminate the fishy smell of the chicken feet.
Place the cut pork bones in a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of salt along with boiling water to blanch for about 5 minutes to remove the odor of the meat, as well as to help the broth be clearer after cooking.
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Prepare other ingredients
Clean the straw mushrooms, remove the muddy roots, and then soak them in water mixed with a little salt for about 5 minutes.
Wash the white radish and carrot, peel them, and then cut them into thin slices about 1 – 2 cm.
Slice 4 shallots thinly.
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Cook the broth
Place a pot of water on the stove, add 4 shallots to the pot, then add the pork bones, followed by 3 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of MSG, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, simmer the bones for 15 minutes. Then add the carrots, white radish, and chicken feet, after about another 10 minutes, add the mushrooms, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Tip: To make the broth clearer, skim off the foam while cooking.
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Blanch the noodles
Place another pot of water on the stove, when the water boils, add the noodles and boil for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
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Sauté shallots
Heat a pan with about 20ml of cooking oil, add 4 sliced shallots and sauté until golden and fragrant.
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Finished Product
Place accompanying vegetables like bean sprouts and scallions into a bowl, add the noodles, then pour the broth over along with carrots, white radish, pork bones, mushrooms, chicken feet, and add fried shallots and cilantro to finish.
The pork bone noodle dish with chicken feet will be very delicious when eaten hot and served with a dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, and chili, promising a quality meal that changes up the flavors for the whole family with a rich, sweet broth from the bones and vegetables, along with tender, delicious pork and chicken feet.
You can refer to how to cook pork bone noodles at TasteVN
How to fry shallots crispy and delicious
- Shallots should be cut vertically instead of horizontally to be crispier when fried.
- Cut the shallots into even slices, avoiding thin and thick slices; otherwise, they will cook unevenly and easily burn.
- Wait until the oil is truly hot before adding the shallots to fry for a fragrant smell, helping the shallots fry evenly golden and crisp longer.
- To make the shallots crispier, you can sun-dry them until slightly wilted (do not dry them completely).
How to store fried shallots
Let the fried shallots cool completely, then put them in a clean glass jar, seal it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator’s cool compartment for later use. Fried shallots can be stored for several months while still retaining their crispiness, dryness, and delicious flavor.
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TasteVN just shared with you 2 ways to cook pork leg and pork bone noodles that are extremely delicious and authentic for family meals! Wish you success!
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