Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Braised Tongues Hubei
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
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 2 star anise
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 2 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the tongues in boiling water for 5 minutes, then peel off the white coating.
2
Phase 2
Combine the water, ginger, rice wine, soy sauces, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon.
3
Phase 3
Add the tongues and simmer covered for 90 minutes until tender.
4
Phase 4
Turn off the heat and soak the tongues in the braising liquid for 30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Slice thinly and serve with a little sauce spooned over.