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Winter Nourishing Soup: Soybean and Pig’s Trotter
Savor the warmth of Pig’s Trotters Soup, made with tender trotters and soaked soybeans simmered with ginger and scallions. This easy dish bursts with flavor and is enhanced by goji berries, salt, and chicken essence. Serve with a spicy dipping sauce for extra zest. Not only is it delicious, but it also supports milk secretion, replenishes qi and blood, and aids digestion—perfect for cozy winter nights!
Ingredients:
• Pig’s trotters
• Soybeans (soaked overnight)
• Ginger slices
• Scallion
• Cooking wine
• Goji berries (wolfberry)
• Salt
• Chicken essence
Instructions:
1. Blanch the Pig’s Trotters: In a pot, add cold water, scallion, ginger slices, and cooking wine. Blanch the trotters, skim off any foam, then wash them for later use.
2. Cook: In a casserole, combine the pig’s trotters and soaked soybeans. Add enough boiling water to cover, along with a few slices of ginger. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or use a rice cooker for about 1 hour.
3. Season: Before serving, stir in goji berries, salt, and chicken essence to taste.
Optional Dipping Sauce:
Combine chili, minced garlic, green onion, coriander, ginger, balsamic vinegar, pepper powder, and chili oil to taste.
Health Benefits:
• Promotes milk secretion.
• Replenishes qi and blood.
• Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion.
