Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 1: Chop 1kg pork trotters. Boil from cold water with ginger and Shaoxing wine for 5 minutes, then lift out and rinse off any remaining hair.

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 2: Mash 3 cubes of red fermented bean curd with 20ml of its brine, then stir in 20ml light soy sauce and 15g sugar.

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 3: Heat 20ml oil, fry ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add the bean curd paste and cook over low heat for 30 seconds.

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 4: Add the trotters and toss for 2 minutes until coated.

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 5: Add hot water to cover, bring to the boil, then cover and braise gently for 70 minutes.

Braised Pork Trotters in Red Fermented Bean Curd | Step 6: Uncover and reduce over high heat for 8 minutes until glossy and thick. Fermented bean curd is already salty — taste before deciding whether to add any salt.