Pork Trotter Tossed Noodles (猪手捞麵)
This dish features braised pork trotters, which are rich in flavor and tenderness, served over a bed of noodles tossed in a savory sauce. Here’s a recipe to create this delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Pork Trotters:
- 2 pork trotters split and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce for color
- 1 star anise
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 piece of ginger sliced
- Water enough to cover the trotters
For the Noodles:
- 400 g fresh or dried noodles of your choice such as egg noodles or udon
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili oil optional
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pork Trotters:
- Place the pork trotters in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, garlic, and ginger to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
- Once cooked, remove the trotters from the broth and set aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth and keep warm.
Prepare the Noodles:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the noodles and toss them with light soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add a bit of the pork trotter broth to keep the noodles moist and flavorful.
Assemble the Dish:
- Place the tossed noodles in a serving bowl.
- Pull the meat from the cooled pork trotters and place over the noodles. If desired, pour a little more broth over the noodles and meat for extra flavor.
Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro or parsley over the top.
- If you like a bit of heat, drizzle some chili oil over everything.
- Serve hot, ensuring each bowl gets a generous portion of meat and noodles.