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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Pig Tail with Fresh Bamboo Shoots Serves 4 people
Pig tail 1 kg Fresh bamboo shoots 300 gr Carrot 1/2 piece White radish 1/2 piece Chayote 1 piece Straw mushrooms 100 gr (optional) Green onion 3 stalks Coriander 1 stalk Common seasoning a little (salt/ MSG/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose safe fresh bamboo shoots
- For bamboo shoots that are still in their skin, you should choose large, round buds, with the outer skin being black and having many stiff hairs.
- For bamboo shoots that have been peeled, you should choose shoots that have a rough shape, with the segments evenly spaced.
- Visually observe if the bamboo shoots have thin, crispy skin and are juicy, then you should buy them, as when cooked, they will have a light sour aroma.
- You should not choose bamboo shoots that are too white or brownish-yellow, or have an unpleasant smell or are soft and mushy.
How to choose delicious, quality pig tails
- You should choose pig tails that are of moderate size, not too big or too small, with smooth skin, bright color, and the characteristic smell of pork.
- Additionally, choose pig tails with more lean meat and less fat, as they will taste better when cooked and will be less greasy when eaten.
- To find the best quality pig tails, you should go to the market early in the morning.
- You should not choose pig tails that are too small as they may belong to piglets affected by disease, which may not ensure safety for your health.
How to prepare Pig Tails Stewed with Fresh Bamboo Shoots
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Prepare the pig tails
After buying the pig tails, wash them clean with salt water, and scrape off any remaining hair. Then blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes, and use a knife to cut them into slices about 2 finger widths thick.
Quick tips for clean preparation of pig tails:- Rub with salt: After buying the pig tails, rinse them briefly with water, then rub salt on the surface of the pig skin to clean and eliminate odors. Rinse several times with water until clean.
- Wash with lemon: You can use white wine, ginger, salt, or lemon to rub on the pig tails, leaving it for about 5-10 minutes, then rinse again with clean water.
- Wash with ginger: Soak the cleaned pig tails in a mixture of ginger and alcohol for about 3 minutes, then remove and rinse again with water.
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Prepare bamboo shoots and vegetables
For bamboo shoots, remove the old parts and only take the young parts, which can be cut into pieces about 1/3 of a finger thick or carved into flowers to make the dish more appealing.
Then soak the bamboo shoots in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then briefly boil for about 5 minutes over medium heat, take them out, rinse clean and let them drain.
Peel the carrot, chayote, and white radish, wash them clean, and cut into pieces about 1/3 of a finger thick.
Remove the roots from the straw mushrooms, then soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, rinse clean, and cut in half. Green onions and coriander should have their roots removed, washed clean, and chopped finely.
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Cooking Pork Tail Stew with Bamboo Shoots
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 liter of filtered water along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then add all the prepared pork tails, boil vigorously for about 15 minutes until the pork tails are cooked.
Next, add the straw mushrooms, fresh bamboo shoots, carrots, and white radish, and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Then season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Stir to dissolve the seasoning evenly, then taste and adjust as needed. Finally, add all the chayote and cook for another 3 minutes, turn off the heat, and add chopped green onions and ground pepper.
Tip: To make the broth clearer, you should skim off the foam throughout the stewing process!
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Final Product
Pork tail stewed with fresh bamboo shoots and fragrant vegetables, the dish becomes rich and the broth is much sweeter thanks to the accompanying vegetables. You can also just cook with fresh bamboo shoots if you prefer!
This dish is wonderful when served with hot rice or simply made into a soup to nourish, so let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away!
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So TasteVN has guided you on how to make pork tail stew with fresh bamboo shoots with vegetables that are very appealing and nutritious for the whole family to enjoy. Hope this article helps you succeed!
