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Preparation
45 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pig Intestine Stew For 8 people
Pig stomach 500 gr Pig intestines 500 gr Sausage 200 gr Pig heart 500 gr Pig kidney 500 gr Star anise 2 pieces Cardamom 1 piece Cinnamon 1 stick Garlic 6 cloves Shallots 4 bulbs Ginger 1 piece Food coloring 1 teaspoon (red color) Curry powder 1 teaspoon Vinegar a little White wine 5 tablespoons Fresh coconut water 300 ml (1 fruit) Coconut milk 150 ml Annatto oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Salt/ seasoning powder a little Basil/ cilantro a little
Implementation Tools
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh pig intestines
- When buying pig intestines, you should choose those that have a light pink color, are bright, and have good elasticity when touched.
- Preferably choose pig intestines of moderate size, feel heavy in hand, and have a thickness of about 2 – 3 fingers.
- Avoid choosing pig intestines that have been stored for a long time, have lumps, are swollen, or show hard spots and ulcers, and have an unpleasant odor when smelled.
- Additionally, you should not buy frozen intestines as they will lose their natural crispiness.
How to choose fresh pig stomach
- Choose those stomachs that have small intestines, are plump, and have a fresh pinkish-white color. The best stomachs are from freshly slaughtered pigs.
- When buying, you should squeeze a piece of the stomach to check the liquid inside; if the liquid is milky white and has no unpleasant smell, then it is good stomach; otherwise, you should not buy it!
- Avoid buying stomachs that are pale green in color, have large intestines, and the liquid inside is off-white and gradually turns yellow. Because these are old stomachs, they will be very tough, have a bitter taste, which will directly affect the flavor of the dish.
How to choose fresh and delicious pig heart
- A good pig heart will have a bright red color, a smooth and glossy surface, and the heart membrane tightly attached to the heart muscle. When pressed with a hand, it should feel elastic, with a bit of fresh red blood fluid oozing out.
- Additionally, when purchasing, you should ask the seller to gently cut a corner of the heart; if you see clotted blood or dark liquid inside, you should not buy it! Because this indicates that the pig’s heart is from a sick pig, which should not be used for safety reasons.
- Moreover, you should also avoid using hearts that are soft and mushy, with yellow fluid between the heart membrane and muscle, emitting a spoiled smell or a medicinal smell, rough surface, blood clots, or white grains like rice, as these could be from diseased pigs or chemically treated.
How to choose fresh and delicious pig tongue
- You should choose pig tongues that are bright red, rosy in color, and have a uniformly white area near the throat.
- It is preferable to buy pig tongues from reputable food stores or supermarket chains with clear origins for more peace of mind when using them.
- Avoid choosing tongues that are dark in color, have bruises, ulcers on the surface, or emit an unpleasant odor, as these are low-quality pig tongues that have been kept for a long time or injected with chemicals.
How to choose fresh and delicious pig kidney
- Fresh and delicious pig kidneys will have a bright red color or a pinkish-purple hue, with an even color. When touched, they should feel elastic and have a natural fishy smell.
- Avoid purchasing kidneys that have an unpleasant spoiled smell, as these may be products that have been stored for a long time or have been injected with chemicals, which are not good for consumption.
- Also, do not choose kidneys that are dark in color, have a rough surface, and show spots of yellow, red, or white.
How to choose fresh and delicious pig intestines
- Fresh and delicious intestines usually have a fresh, pinkish-white appearance with a plump, round casing.
- In addition, fresh and delicious intestines feel elastic to the touch and do not have any slime or unpleasant odor.
- Avoid choosing intestines that are large in diameter, thin, and flat, with yellowish fluid leaking out.
How to prepare pig intestine stew
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Preliminary processing of pig stomach and intestines
The stomach and intestines are the two parts with the strongest odor, to eliminate the smell of these two ingredients, you need to rinse the intestines and stomach with diluted saltwater.
Tip: The stomach and intestines have a strong odor, so if washed together with other ingredients, they will make these ingredients absorb the unpleasant smell.After that, use a mixture of salt and vinegar to rub evenly around, then rinse with water. Perform this action about 3 – 4 times until the intestines and stomach are completely clean, then let them drain.
How to prepare stomach and pork intestines without a fishy smell
- Method 1: Use flour along with a little salt to rub the stomach and pork intestines for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse with water and continue to use lemon or vinegar to scrub the pork intestines and stomach for another 5 minutes, then rinse again with clean water.
- Method 2: Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to massage for about 5 minutes, rinse with clean water, then blanch the stomach and pork intestines in boiling water with 1/3 cup of vinegar for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse again with water.
- Method 3: Massage the pork intestines and stomach with a mixture of salt and lemon, then rinse thoroughly. After that, briefly stir the stomach and pork intestines in about 4 tablespoons of boiling fish sauce for about 3 minutes until the stomach and intestines are firm, then rinse with clean water.
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Preparation of pig heart, kidney, and tongue
The heart, kidney, and tongue of the pig should be rubbed thoroughly with salt and vinegar about 2-3 times, then rinsed with water and allowed to drain.
To eliminate the unpleasant odor from the kidney, after draining, cut the kidney in half and remove the core inside (the cause of the odor).
How to prepare pig heart, kidney, and tongue without fishy smell- First, rub the heart, kidney, and tongue with salt, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- Next, boil water and blanch the heart, kidney, and tongue for about 5 minutes to firm up the ingredients, then take them out. For the tongue, use a knife to scrape off the white membrane on the outside, then rinse with clean water.
- Then, use lemon and a bit of coarse salt to rub all around the heart, kidney, and tongue, then rinse with clean water about 1-2 times and let drain.
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Preparation of pig intestine
The intestine you buy should also be rinsed briefly with water, turn the inside of the intestine out, and rub thoroughly with salt and vinegar about 2-3 times, then rinse with clean water.
How to prepare intestine without fishy smell
- Step 1: Rinse the intestine briefly with water, remove all the fat and turn the inside of the intestine out and rinse under running water, then let drain.
- Step 2: Place a pot on the stove, add salt, a few slices of fresh ginger, white wine, and enough water to cover the intestine, then blanch in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes.
- Step 3: After blanching, place the intestine in a bowl of cold water mixed with a little alum (or white vinegar) to soak for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water 1-2 more times and let drain.
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Boil the intestines
Peel the shallots, take 2 bulbs and slice them. Wash the ginger, slice it, and crush it.
Next, place a pot on the gas stove, add 1.5 liters of water into the pot, and boil it over medium heat for about 3 minutes until boiling, then add the sliced shallots and ginger along with 1 tablespoon of salt.
Stir well, then add the stomach, pig intestines, pig heart, pig tongue, pig kidneys, and pig offal into the pot, blanching them over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the ingredients firm up.
Next, add 5 tablespoons of white wine, cook for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, rinse the ingredients with water to keep them crunchy, and let them drain.
Specifically, after blanching the pig tongue, scrape off the white membrane on the surface of the tongue and wash it again with water.
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Fry the spices
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, and 1 cardamom fruit, then fry evenly over medium heat for about 1 – 2 minutes until fragrant, then turn off the heat.
The remaining 2 shallots and peeled garlic should be minced.
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Stewed pig intestines
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and heat for about 1 minute over medium heat until the oil is hot, then add minced onion and garlic.
Sauté until the onion and garlic are fragrant, then add the pig intestines. Stir well, then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of red food coloring.
Mix well so that the spices coat the ingredients evenly, then add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil. Continue to stir constantly over low heat for about 3 minutes until the pig intestines are evenly colored and the seasoning liquid at the bottom has come to a boil.
Add the star anise, cardamom, and roasted cinnamon, mix well, and cook for 15 minutes for the intestines to absorb the spices evenly.
Next, add the fresh coconut water from 1 coconut to the pot, ensuring the coconut water rises just above the surface, then add 1 teaspoon of curry powder and 250ml of filtered water.
Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes to allow the pig intestines to absorb the spices and for the liquid in the pot to boil. Add about 150ml of coconut milk.
Mix well once more, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes for the pig intestines to soak up the creamy coconut milk, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Finally, you just need to take your favorite pig’s intestine, slice it thinly with a knife, put it in a bowl, and scoop some broth to enjoy with basil aromatic herbs for an excellent experience.
This dish, once cooked, will have a beautiful reddish-brown color. When eating, you will feel the crispy and delicious taste of the pig’s intestine combined with the richness of coconut milk. The aroma of five-spice powder, cinnamon, and star anise creates a tempting scent.
Using bread for dipping, I’m sure you and your teachers, friends will be crazy about its intoxicating flavor!
I hope that through the detailed instructions above, you can successfully make the delicious and authentic pork intestine stew and have a joyful and meaningful November 20 celebration with your family!