Ingredients for Chinese Pigs Feet

Series Summary

Chinese cuisine has a rich and storied tradition that is enjoyed throughout the world. In China, a meal typically consists of a starch such as noodles or rice, considered the main dish, and a vegetable or meat, considered the sides. This is contrasted with the culinary ideology of northern Europe and the United States in which the meat is usually considered the main portion of the meal. Many Chinese are also vegetarians, but not more so than in the west, and the use of chopsticks is a cultural vestige that evolved from the idea that using metal utensils is barbaric since such implements are also used as weapons.

In this free video series, our expert chef will teach you how to make Chinese braised pigs feet. This unique dish may become a new family favorite with the help our expert. Learn each easy to follow step for precooking the pigs feet, preparing the bean thread and stir fried vegetables and adding the seasoning. Get tips for stir frying and simmering the pigs feet with the vegetables and serving this unique Chinese food dish.

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Hui, on behalf of Expert Village. I'm going to show how to make pig feet in Chinese style. The ingredients for the dish include 2 pounds 2 ounces of fresh pig feet already cut in half. 2 deep fry soy bean thread. The other deep fry version of tofu skin and you can find it in Chinese grocery markets. We need 2-4 ounces of dry shiitake mushrooms. Try not to use the fresh one. We need aroma from the dry mushrooms. 6 cloves of fresh garlic, 2 ounces of fresh ginger, 2 fresh lime leaves this ingredient is optional. The last one is 3 green onions. "