How to cook soft, fragrant, and rich black bean pig trotter porridge for a day when you’re tired of rice

How to prepare Pork leg black bean porridge

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  Prepare the ingredients

  When buying pork leg, ask the seller to cut it into bite-sized pieces about 2 finger joints thick, then bring it home and wash it with diluted salt water, using a knife to scrape off any remaining hair and then wash it clean with water.

  Put the pork leg into a pot of boiling water for about 4 minutes, then take it out and rinse it clean with cold water, then let it drain.

  Effective ways to eliminate the odor of pork leg

  Method 1: Before cooking, blanch the pork leg in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out and rinse it clean with cold water. This helps the pork leg retain its beautiful color and removes the unpleasant smell.

  Method 2: You can use alcohol, vinegar, or lemon juice to rub on the pork leg to eliminate the unpleasant odor.

  Method 3: After purchasing the pork leg, scrape off the hair and then use coarse salt to rub and scrub it, then wash it clean with water.

  Black beans and rice should be washed clean, then soaked in water for about 20 minutes, after that rinse them clean and let them drain.

  Shallots peel off the outer skin, wash them clean, then chop them finely.

  Green onions cut off the roots, after washing them clean with water, then chop them finely.

  

  

  

  
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  Cooking Black Bean Pork Bone Porridge

  Put a large pot on the stove, and turn on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the chopped shallots and pork bone, stir until the shallots are fragrant, then add the rice and black beans, stirring for about 2 minutes. Next, add about 1 liter of water to the pot, cover it, and cook on medium heat.

  Once the porridge starts to boil, open the lid and skim off the foam to keep the porridge clear. Season the porridge with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder.

  Reduce the heat and continue to simmer the porridge for about 25 – 30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. Every 5 – 10 minutes, use a ladle to stir well to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning. Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, and add finely chopped green onions on top before turning off the heat.

  Scoop the porridge into a bowl, sprinkle a little chili powder and ground pepper for aroma, and your porridge is ready.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Pork leg porridge with black beans is soft and melts in your mouth, accompanied by the rich flavor of the pork leg, and the aromatic spiciness of pepper and chili that really stimulates the taste buds. Eating a piece of tender, sweet, and fatty pork leg along with soft and nutty black beans seasoned to perfection on a chilly day is simply delightful.