Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Braised Tongues Hui
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 700g pork tongues, cleaned
- • 4 slices fresh ginger
- • 3 spring onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
- • 2 star anise
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 800ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the tongues for 5 minutes, then drain and scrape off any residue.
2
Phase 2
Combine the water, ginger, spring onions, star anise, and cinnamon in a pot and bring to a boil.
3
Phase 3
Add the tongues, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauces; return to a boil.
4
Phase 4
Cover and simmer for 75 minutes until the tongues are fork-tender.
5
Phase 5
Leave the tongues in the sauce to cool and absorb flavour for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Slice thinly and serve with a little reduced braising sauce drizzled over.