Q: Can I replace the pig tail with another part of the pig?
A: Yes, you can use other parts like pork ribs, though the texture and flavor will differ.
Q: Is it necessary to use an electric pressure cooker?
A: No, a regular pot can be used, but cooking time will be longer.
Q: Can I find these Chinese herbs easily?
A: These herbs are usually available at Chinese herbal shops or online stores.
Pig Tail Stew with Morinda and Eucommia
Notes
Ingredients:
- Pig tail - 1
- Pig kidney - 1
- Morinda (Ba Ji) - 10g
- Eucommia (Du Zhong) - 10g
- Codonopsis (Dang Shen) - 10g
- Astragalus (Huang Qi) - 10g
- Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di) - 10g
- Longan - 10g
- Red dates - 2
- Fresh ginger - as needed
- Cooking wine - 1 tablespoon
- Boiling water - as needed
- Chop the pig tail into small pieces.
- Clean the pig kidney with salt (if already processed).
- Prepare the soup ingredients: Morinda, Eucommia, Codonopsis, Astragalus, Prepared Rehmannia, Longan, and Red dates.
- Place the pig tail and kidney in cold water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, and blanch.
- After blanching, rinse with warm water.
- Transfer to a stewing pot.
- Add all soup ingredients and two slices of ginger.
- Add boiling water into the stewing pot and place it in an electric pressure cooker.
- Cover and cook using the soup setting until done.
- Serve the stew, which should be sweet and aromatic.
- Rich in collagen and protein from the pig tail.
- Chinese herbs provide various health benefits, such as improving vitality and strengthening the immune system.
- Low in carbohydrates, suitable for a low-carb diet.
