Manitas de cerdo al vinagre dulce y negro

Ingredientes

• 2 pork trotters (cut across the bone into 3 cm pieces.)
• 200 grams ginger (old and young, cut into thick pieces.)
• 150 grams palm sugar
• 2 cups mixed black vinegar (premixed (sweet and sour vinegar))
• 1 cup sweet black vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

Preparación

1. 1

   First peel the gingers and cut into thick slices.

2. 2

   Bring a large wok of water to a boil. In batches, lightly blanch the pork trotters for 2 minutes to remove any impurities.

3. 3

   Then wash the pork trotters in cold water. Drain and set aside. And we're ready to cook the dish!

4. 4

   In a large pot and over low heat, shallow fry palm sugar and ginger slices till palm sugar has dissolved.

5. 5

   Then add in sesame oil and saute until the ginger aroma is released.

6. 6

   Next, add in the drained pork trotters and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they are well coated with the sesame oil.

7. 7

   Add in 2 cups or 1 bottle of pre-mixed (sweet and sour) Chinese black rice vinegar.

8. 8

   Then pour in 1 cup or half a bottle of sweet Chinese black rice vinegar.

9. 9

   Next, add in just enough water, making sure the meat is covered with liquid.

10. 10

    Then, add in light soy sauce and bring the liquid to a boil.

11. 11

    Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.

12. 12

    Adjust taste accordingly and we're done! Leave the pork stew for at least 3 hours or more to allow the flavour to infuse into the meat thoroughly. Reheat before serving.

13. 13

    Best to serve this pork stew hot with white rice. So Enjoy!