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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Pig Brain with Chinese Herbs For 2 people
Pig brain 2 pieces Chinese herb spices 1 pack Sliced green onion 2 stalks Common spices A little (sugar/ seasoning/ salt/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious pig brain
- You should go to the market early, choose to buy pig brain from reputable places with clear origins.
- Choose pig brains that have a bright pink color, no cracks, and feel elastic when touched.
- Do not choose brains that are pale green, have a bad smell, are leaking, or are heavily infested with flies…
For Chinese herb ingredients: You can find them at traditional medicine shops or supermarkets, markets,…
Utensils needed
How to Prepare Pig Brain with Traditional Herbs
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Prepare the Pig Brain
Soak the pig brain in diluted salt water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then use a sharp toothpick to carefully remove all the membranes and blood vessels, rinse gently with salt water and let it drain.
Tip to Remove the Fishy Smell of Pig Brain:
- You must thoroughly clean the membranes and blood vessels!
- Additionally, you can soak the pig brain in diluted white alcohol with a few crushed ginger pieces.
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Cook the Traditional Herb Ingredients
Add 500ml of water into a pot and add 1 packet of traditional herb ingredients, simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour to extract all the nutrients from the herbs.
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Marinate the Pig Brain
Put the pig brain in a bowl, add all of the simmered herbal mixture, then add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and finally, 2 chopped green onion stalks.
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Steam pig brain
Place a steaming pot on the stove, then put the bowl of marinated pig brain into the pot and steam for about 15 minutes until the pig brain is cooked.
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Final product
The pig brain braised with Chinese medicine has a strong aroma of herbs, the pig brain is rich and creamy, served with slightly bitter Chinese medicine broth. This dish is extremely good for health and nutritious, making it a perfect dish to nourish your family!
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Herbal Stewed Pig Brains is a nutritious and delicious dish. Let’s show off your skills and make this attractive dish right away. Wishing you success!
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