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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Pork knuckle cooked with wormwood is not only considered an ordinary dish but also a nutritious and delicious remedy. The method of cooking pork knuckle with wormwood is not too complicated, let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to make this delicious and nutritious soup!
Ingredients for Pork Knuckle Cooked with Wormwood For 4 people
Pork knuckle 500 gr Wormwood 100 gr Jujube 10 fruits Goji berries 1/2 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork knuckle
- Choose a firm piece of pork knuckle, with dry-cut meat fibers, and intact hooves to ensure freshness.
- The meat should have a bright pink color, no fishy smell, and should spring back when pressed.
- Additionally, it is advisable to choose the front knuckle as it has thinner, softer, sweeter meat with more tendons, which will make the stew more tender, absorb spices better, and taste better.
Note: Jujube and goji berries can be easily found at traditional medicine shops or on e-commerce websites.
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How to Cook Pig Trotters Stewed with Wormwood
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Prepare the Ingredients
When you buy the pig trotters, use a knife to scrape off any remaining hair (if any), then wash them thoroughly with salted water and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
To eliminate the unpleasant smell of the pig trotters, prepare a pot of boiling water and blanch the trotters for 2 – 3 minutes on high heat, then remove and rinse them again with water.
Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from the wormwood (if any), then wash it thoroughly and let it drain.
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Stew the Dish
Place a pot on the stove, add 500ml of water and simmer the pig trotters for 30 minutes over medium heat.
Tip: During the stewing process, if you see any foam rising, use a spoon to skim it off to make the soup clearer and tastier.
Next, add the wormwood, jujube, and goji berries. Season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and stir well to absorb the flavors.
Cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 – 20 minutes until the pig trotters are tender, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The stewed pig’s trotters have a fragrant taste of wormwood combined with jujube and goji berries. Each piece of pig’s trotters is tender, evenly soaked with spices. The broth is sweet and flavorful, making it very appealing when served with white rice.
Ensure this will be an irresistible delicious dish for the whole family to enjoy.
What is wormwood?
- The wormwood plant is scientifically named Artemisia absinthium, a highly valuable herb with a special aroma, used as a medicinal herb beneficial for health.
- Wormwood has a white-silver or silver-green stem, yellow-green leaves, and bright or light yellow flower buds.
- Wormwood also has many useful effects such as: Pain relief, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, etc.
With just a little time and a few simple steps, you can have a dish of pig’s trotter stewed with wormwood that is both delicious and very nutritious for the whole family. Wishing you success and a delicious meal!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Feedy Delicious Dishes.
