Pied du Porc with Peanuts

Pied du Porc with Peanuts

serves 2

Because this dish is fairly fatty it is not suitable for everyone. In China it is often taken when one feels weak or fatigued. Pigs’ feet provide rich nourishment for qi and the blood. This dish is also prescribed to lactating mothers to stimulate the production of breast milk.

1 pig’s foot

½ cup (100 grams) raw peanuts

3 slices ginger

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking wine

6 cups (1.5 liters) water

Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1½ hours. Add water as needed. When ready, add salt. Strain the meat and the peanuts—reserving the water, as you can use it at a later date to prepare a nutritious vegetable soup—and place on a serving dish to serve.

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