Preparation
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Pork ears are often prepared in boiled and salad dishes. Have you ever heard of the stir-fry dish? In this article, TasteVN will join you in the kitchen to make crispy and delicious stir-fried pork ears with lemongrass and chili, which is unique but addictive.
Ingredients for Stir-fried Pork Ears with Lemongrass and Chili For 4 people
Pork ears 500 g Chili 8 pieces Ginger 1 piece Lemongrass 6 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Lemon 1 piece Red onion 3 pieces Rice wine 50 ml Vinegar 100 ml
How to prepare Stir-fried Pig Ears with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the pig ears
First, to prevent the pig ears from smelling, wash them and then scrub each nook and cranny with salt.
Next, scrape the pig ears clean. You need to scrape really well, getting into every nook and cranny to ensure that the pig ears are clean and odor-free, as those areas can have a lot of hair and dirt trapped in them. If you don’t do this thoroughly, there will be a lot of dirt left in the pig ears.
Crush 10g of ginger and place it in a bowl of hot water at about 80 degrees Celsius, mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of salt, 1 lemon, and 50ml of vinegar. After that, soak the pig ears in that solution for about 15 minutes, then rinse them clean to remove the smell.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Slice 10g of ginger. Mince 4 stalks of lemongrass, 3 chilies, and 2 cloves of garlic.
Take a bowl to mix the sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then stir all those ingredients together.
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Boil the pig ears
Add the pig ears along with a bit of vinegar or squeeze a little lemon, 3 shallots, 2 stalks of lemongrass, and sliced ginger into a pot of water, then bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat.
When the water has boiled for about 15 minutes, use chopsticks to turn the pig ears over to ensure they cook evenly, and boil for another 5 – 10 minutes. When the pig ears are cooked, take them out and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool quickly and become crispy and whiter.
Tip: You can check if the pig ears are cooked by poking with chopsticks and feeling that the pig ears are soft!After the pig ears have cooled, take them out and slice them thinly.
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Sautéed Pig Ears
First, mix the sliced pig ears with the sauce and marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Then heat a pan with oil and sauté 1/2 of the minced lemongrass along with minced garlic and minced chili.
When the lemongrass and garlic become fragrant, add the marinated pig ears and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
At this point, taste the seasoning and add the remaining 1/2 of the minced lemongrass, then stir for another minute to allow the flavors to meld. Finally, turn off the heat and plate the dish.
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Final Product
A plate of sautéed pig ears with lemongrass and chili that smells wonderful with the aroma of lemongrass and garlic, rich flavor, and the pig ears are chewy and crispy. You can use lettuce to wrap it and eat with rice, enjoy it on its own, or use it as a snack, which is also quite enjoyable.
- You need to observe carefully and choose pig ears that have a bright white color, and when held in your hand, they feel very firm, which indicates good quality meat.
- Press your hand on the pig ear; if it is fresh, you will feel it bounce back.
- To choose freshly slaughtered pig ears, you should smell them to see if there is any strange odor; if there is a foul smell or any unusual scent, it is best not to buy them.
After reading this article, you should try making it right away for your family to enjoy. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen.
