Braised Pork Hocks with Peanuts and Fermented Red Tofu

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch pork hocks in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

2. 2

   In a large pot or clay pot, heat cooking oil. Sauté ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add blanched pork hocks to the pot and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly browned.

4. 4

   Add mashed fermented red tofu, fermented red tofu brine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, Shaoxing wine, and roasted peanuts. Stir well to coat the pork hocks.

5. 5

   Pour in water or chicken stock until the pork hocks are fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the pork hocks are fork-tender.

6. 6

   Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice.