Tuesday 8 December 2015

Simple Homecooked Black Vinegar Pig Trotter

I was introduced to this bottle of black vinegar by a friend's mother. I was told that by using this bottle of black vinegar, cooking black vinegar pork trotter will be very easy. Any simple and short-cut recipes will catch my interest and attention. If this turns out good, then I can cook my own Black Vinegar Pig Trotter from now on!
Most important is to get this bottle of black vinegar with this trademark, a pagoda with a lion standing on each side.  I found and bought the bottle of black vinegar from Xin Nam Meat Products Sdn. Bhd., at Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Ipoh. I think you can find this selling in the grocery or sundry shops in town.
The contents in this black vinegar are black glutinous rice, orange peel, salt, ginger and vinegar.
The black vinegar is manufactured by this factory based in Penang.
Ingredients for this home cook dish:
  • 1 whole pig trotter, cut into pieces (I prefer the front trotter which is more meaty than the back/rear trotter)
  • 1 bottle of the above mentioned black vinegar
  • Ginger (mixture of young and old ginger, approx. 500 g), cut into 0.5 cm thick slices).
  • Black wood fungus (mok yee), soaked, washed, tear into pieces.
  • Black beans, washed and soaked for few hours, rinsed.
  • Water (I used 1.75 bottle of filtered water to 1 bottle of black vinegar).
  • Some dried chilies (optional, for those who like it a bit spicy).
  • A little salt to taste.
First I stir-fry ginger without oil over low fire for a few minutes, then add in wood fungus and dried chilies (if using) for another few minutes. Then I place all the above ingredients into a pressure cooker to cook. Once the pressure inside cooker is built up (hissing sound), I lowered the fire and let it simmer until the meat and black bean is cooked and softened. It took approx. about half an hour or more, depending on how soft you want the meat to be.

I divided the cooked dish into portions and kept them in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
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Below is a simple homecooked dinner for 2 people.
A very appetizing and yummy-licious dinner!
A bowl of black vinegar pig trotter.
Best eaten with cooked plain or brown rice.
Add a plate of blanched green veggie (e.g. young and tender watercress), sprinkled with extra virgin oil and some oyster sauce, mixed and ready to serve.

Forever and ever I will sing about the tender kindness of the Lord!
Young and old shall hear about your blessings.
Your love and kindness are forever;
Your truth is as enduring as the heavens.
(Psalm 89:1-2, TLB)

40 comments:

  1. I think I would like this dish. Nice to see what you cook at home. have a great week.

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    1. Thank you, Joyful. It is delicious. Have a great week too!

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  2. Nancy, I love black vinegar trotters! I wonder if that brand of black vinegar is available here. My auntie told me that the quality of the black vinegar is very important. She recommended a brand to me but I have forgotten what it was.

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    1. Phong Hong, this black vinegar is really good. Now I have no need to search outside for this dish, ahem! Now I can cook more tasty one at home and its so easy! Have a beautiful day!

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  3. I understand this is one of the dish for confinement ladies in West Malaysia but over here in Kuching we have kacangma as confinement dish. I have never cooked before. Maybe one of these days, I will try to cook it. My daughter told me it is a very appetising dish.

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    1. Hi Irene. This is one of the confinement dish over here and it is very appetizing. Do have a try, I think you may like it. I have not tasted kacangma dish before. I must go google it to find out more about the dish. Have a lovely day!

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  4. Yummy!! Yes, I heard the vinegar from Penang is good.. if not mistaken, it is sold in Menglembu too...

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    1. I must buy a bottle to stand by in the house. It makes cooking this dish so easy. Have a great day!

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  5. Nothing beats homecooked food ...yea ppl says this brand is good :) I haven tried it though...must give it a try.

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    1. This brand makes cooking so easy and convenient for me. Have a happy day!

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  6. Nothing beats home cooked food, it certainly looks delicious.

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    1. Yes, it is very delicious. Have a beautiful day!

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  7. Your meal looks very delicious and that is interesting about the black vinegar. Always fun to learn something new.
    Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Thank you, Mildred. Have a wonderful day too!

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  8. I don't think i see this brand of vinegar here...

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    1. Hi Sharon, could be that it is not for export. Have a happy day!

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  9. I'm glad that you discovered the joy of cooking your own Black Vinegar Pig Trotters.
    I bet your husband was impressed.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    JB

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    1. Hi Julia, we both love this dish. He enjoyed it very much. Have a fabulous day!

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  10. Hello, looks yummy. I have not seen black vinegar. Have a happy week!

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  11. Oh that looks so very good. If I wasn't so far away I'd come over for some.

    Have a fabulous day Nancy. ☺

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  12. I love to eat this black vinegar pork trotters but only the lean meat and no skin for me. Yours look really tasty! Yum! Yum! Have a fantastic day tomorrow!

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    1. Thank you, Mun. I too look for the meaty park. I even drank the soup. Have a fantastic day!

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  13. I have never come across black vinegar before but it looks like a very tasty meal!

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    1. Hi Christine, It looks and tastes very good too. Have a lovely day!

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  14. Nancy I wpuld likt to try a glass of this wine

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    1. You are most welcome, Monica. Have a great day!

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  16. So it lived up to your expectations! :)

    Must look out for pagoda-lion...

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    1. Oh yes, Stacy. Try to get this brand. You sure won't regret it. Have a beautiful day!

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  17. That watercress looks so good and fresh. the other dish I would like to try.

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  18. Thanks for the recipe, Nancy. This is one of my favourite dishes. I love seeing how others cook. The varieties are wide! I've never tried this with black beans. :D

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    1. Hi Sharon, you are most welcome. My recipe are very simple and I do not have exact measurements. I love the black beans. Have a happy Friday!

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