If you are still unsure about what to cook to treat the whole family, then check out 2 ways to make steamed pig stomach with pepper and steamed with lemongrass, both fragrant and extremely simple. Let’s join TasteVN to step into the kitchen to make this delicious steamed dish!
1. Steamed pig stomach with pepper
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Pig Stomach with Pepper For 4 people
Pig stomach 1 piece (about 500gr) Green pepper 100 gr (about 8 – 10 branches) Ginger 2 pieces (small) Salt 1 teaspoon
How to prepare Steamed Pig Stomach with Pepper
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Prepare the pig stomach
After purchasing the pig stomach, wash it directly under running water to remove the slime and mucus. Next, turn the inside of the stomach out, take lemon and salt, and scrub it for about 5 minutes to clean and eliminate any unpleasant odors. After that, rinse the stomach several times with water until it’s really clean.
Tip: To clean the pig stomach and remove any bad smell, you can boil it briefly with smashed ginger and white wine.After preparing the pig stomach, place a pot of water on the stove, take 1 piece of ginger and slice it thinly, then add it to the pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Wait for the water to start boiling, then add the pig stomach and boil for 5 minutes; when the water in the pot boils again, remove the pig stomach and use a knife to scrape off any residues, then rinse it clean with water.
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Stuff the stomach
With the remaining piece of ginger, slice it thinly as well.
Then, place the green pepper inside the stomach along with 1/2 of the sliced ginger and tie the stomach tightly.
Tip: Remember to keep a few green pepper branches and a few thin ginger slices to sprinkle on top when steaming the pig stomach!
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Steaming pig stomach
Place the pig stomach in a steaming pot, then sprinkle a few green pepper branches and a few remaining slices of ginger around the stomach.
Pour water into the bottom of the pot, cover it, and steam the stomach for about 20 – 25 minutes.
Tip: To shorten the steaming time, you can use a pressure cooker to steam it!When the stomach is cooked, take it out and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Finished Product
The pig’s stomach is steamed to a crunchy texture, strongly fragrant with the scent of green pepper, creating a delicious dish that appeals to both the sense of taste and smell.
With this steamed pig’s stomach dish, you should serve it with dipping sauce to enhance the flavor even more!
2. Steamed Pig’s Stomach with Lemongrass
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Pig’s Stomach with Lemongrass For 4 people
Pig’s stomach 1 piece (about 500g) Lemongrass 6 stalks Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper) Lime water 1 tablespoon
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How to prepare Steamed Pork Stomach with Lemongrass
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Prepare the pork stomach
To eliminate the odor and whiten the pork stomach, use 1 tablespoon of lime water to scrub both the outside and inside of the stomach for about 5 minutes. Then, rinse the stomach under running water 4 – 5 times until it is completely clean.
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Marinate the pork stomach
First, clean the lemongrass. Once the lemongrass is drained, take the lower part of the stalk, crush it, and then chop it finely. For the upper part, cut it into small pieces.
Proceed to marinate the stomach with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well.
Next, put 1/2 of the chopped lemongrass and all of the minced lemongrass along with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and 1 teaspoon of pepper inside the stomach, then tie it securely.
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Steamed Pig Stomach
Arrange the remaining cut pieces of lemongrass on a plate and place the stomach on top. Put the plate with the pig stomach into a steamer, then cover it and steam for about 20 – 30 minutes.
During the steaming process, open the pot lid and use chopsticks to check the stomach. If you see the stomach shrink and it is easy to press down with chopsticks, it means the stomach is cooked.
Finally, take the stomach out and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Final Product
The steamed pig stomach with lemongrass is aromatic, with the chewy and crunchy texture of the stomach combined with the fragrance of lemongrass creating a dish that attracts many people. Surely everyone will fall in love with this dish!
How to choose delicious pig stomach
- Delicious pig stomach has a bright color, thick, elastic, with plenty of liquid inside, and no hard parts or hard grains.
- It is advisable to choose pig stomach of moderate size but feels heavy when picked up, firm to the touch and thick.
- Absolutely do not buy pig stomach that has been stored for a long time, has lumps, is swollen, or has gas…
How to prepare pig stomach without fishy smell
- Use a knife to scrape off any residue on the stomach, then use vinegar or lemon to rub on the stomach to clean and eliminate any odors. Afterward, rinse several times with water until clean.
- You can also boil a pot of water, add ginger and lemongrass, then put the stomach in for a quick blanch for a few seconds, then wash the stomach under cold running water.
- Sprinkle a little flour inside the stomach, squeeze out all the slime, then rinse clean. You can also squeeze it again with vinegar or lemon to eliminate any fishy smell.
- Another simple method is to turn the stomach inside out and put it on a hot pan, leave it for a few seconds, then flip it over. You can drizzle a tablespoon of fish sauce over it. Immediately afterward, take it out and rinse under cold water.
With just a few simple steps, you can immediately pocket 2 ways to make steamed pig stomach with pepper and lemongrass that smell delicious at home. Wishing you success in making this dish and having truly enjoyable meals!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels Oanh Ngô Ngọc and Handmade VN
