Chinese
Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine
Braised Tongues Dongbei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 2 pork tongues, about 700g total
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 2 spring onions, tied in knots
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 1 star anise
- • 600ml pork stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the tongues for 10 minutes, then scrape off the white skin.
2
Phase 2
Fry ginger, spring onions, and star anise in oil until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the tongues, wine, both soy sauces, rock sugar, and stock.
4
Phase 4
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until tender.
5
Phase 5
Cool the tongues in the sauce for 20 minutes so they absorb flavour.
6
Phase 6
Slice thinly and spoon over the reduced sauce before serving.