Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Braised Tongues Min
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 4 pork tongues (about 700g)
- • 4 slices fresh ginger
- • 4 star anise
- • 1 stick cinnamon bark
- • 80ml red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 1 litre water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Scrub the tongues and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Peel off the white outer skin while warm and trim the root.
3
Phase 3
Combine ginger, star anise, cinnamon, red rice wine, soy sauces, and sugar with the water; bring to a boil.
4
Phase 4
Add the tongues and braise at a low simmer for 75 minutes until tender.
5
Phase 5
Let the tongues cool in the liquor for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Slice thinly, spoon over the braising sauce, and serve warm.