Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Pork ear braised in coconut juice is a braised dish that is rustic yet very delicious and is extremely favored by many families, often prioritized in daily meal menus. Today, let’s join sister Hà in the kitchen to prepare this attractive dish for the whole family to enjoy. Wish you success!
Ingredients for Pork Ear Braised in Coconut Juice Serves 4
Pork ear 2 pieces Fresh coconut water 300 ml Garlic 3 cloves Chili 2 pieces Satay sauce 1 tablespoon Five spice powder 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Good Quality Pork Ears
- When choosing pork ears, you should select those that are of moderate size, not too large, clean, light pink in color, heavy in weight, and not too fatty.
- You should opt for pork ears from young pigs, cleaned by the seller, with intact skin, and no unpleasant odor or bruises.
- Avoid purchasing pork ears that are too large, with wrinkled skin, not intact, showing bruises, pale color, and unpleasant smell.
How to make Braised Pig Ears in Coconut Juice
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Prepare the pig ears
When buying pig ears, to reduce the unpleasant smell, wash them with diluted salt water about 2 to 3 times, then rinse thoroughly with water, and place them in a basket to drain.
Tips for cleaning pig ears without odor:
- Method 1: Scrape off the hair and any dirt sticking to the pig ears, then rub them with salt and lemon, and rinse several times with water to drain.
- Method 2: Soak in rice water, then rinse several times under clean running water.
- Method 3: Use a few slices of ginger and vinegar to rub directly and wash the pig ears thoroughly, then rinse with clean water to finish.
See details: Tips for eliminating the odor of various types of meat that women should know
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Marinate pig ears
Peel the garlic, remove the stems from the chili, wash them clean, and then chop them finely.
Use a bowl to add the mixture of ingredients including: half the amount of garlic, the freshly chopped chili, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 spoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of satay, mix well to dissolve the seasonings.
Then, add all the above mixture to the cleaned pig ears and marinate for about 20 – 30 minutes to allow the pig ears to absorb the spices.
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So you have completed the delicious and attractive dish of braised pig ears in coconut water, which will surely surprise the whole family with its crispiness and deliciousness. What are you waiting for? Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away. Wish you success!
