Braised Pork Intestine Noodles
A bowl of rich and fragrant braised pork intestine noodles, with tender and chewy intestines, smooth noodles, and a spicy broth. It's a must-try classic in Sichuan night markets.
Ingredients
18 items- Pork intestines 500g
- Fresh alkaline noodles or dried noodles 300g
- Fresh ginger 1 piece
- Scallions 2
- Garlic cloves 5
- Dried chilies 10
- Sichuan peppercorns 1 tablespoon
- Star anise 2
- Cinnamon stick 1 small piece
- Light soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
- Cilantro to taste
- Chili oil 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Nutrition
Steps （7 steps）
Turn the pork intestines inside out and rub repeatedly with salt and flour to remove slime and odor, then rinse with water. Repeat 2-3 times until no unpleasant smell remains.
Place the cleaned intestines in a pot of cold water with ginger slices, scallion sections, and 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, then continue boiling for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over low heat. Stir-fry ginger, scallions, garlic, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and enough water to cover the intestines. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until the intestines are tender and flavorful.
Remove the braised intestines and let them cool slightly. Cut into small pieces or rings. Reserve the braising liquid.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place in bowls.
Top the noodles with the cut intestines, ladle over some braising liquid, and sprinkle with minced garlic and cilantro. Add chili oil and vinegar as desired. For extra fragrance, heat a spoonful of oil and pour it over the garlic.
Mix well before eating so that each noodle is coated with the broth. Enjoy hot.
Tips
Rubbing the intestines with salt and flour effectively removes odor. The longer you braise, the softer the intestines become. Do not overcook the noodles to keep them chewy.
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