A Singaporean Mum

The first time I had this was in Shanghai, at a cosy little Taiwanese eatery. The sauce was so flavourful that we actually asked the owner if we could have another bowl of just the sauce—so we could drink it like soup! Then COVID hit and we weren’t able to go out, so the hubs asked if I could try to replicate it at home. And I did! So here’s the recipe we’ve been enjoying since.

Ingredients (serves 4-5)

1kg pig trotters, chopped and cleaned thoroughly

Aromatics

1 large bundle spring onions (tied into a knot)

5 cloves garlic

4 slices ginger

Seasoning

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

3 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 star anise

500ml water

Method

1. Prepare Trotters

• Wash and rinse pig’s trotters thoroughly to remove any bone fragments or impurities.

2. Add Everything In

• In a large pot, combine pig’s trotters, aromatics, all seasonings, and 500ml water.

3. Simmer

• Bring to a boil over medium heat.

• Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until trotters are tender and flavorful.

4. Serve

• Best enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice and a sunny side up egg on the side.

Rich, savoury, and full of depth. It’s our little taste of that cosy Taiwanese eatery, right at home. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!