Description
The absolute classic Chinese deli side dish. Pig ears boiled until tender in spices, julienned finely, and tossed with homemade chili oil, black vinegar, and garlic.
Restaurants serving Zhu Er (Braised Pig Ears)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pig ears
- Chili oil(Hong You)
- Black vinegar
- Garlic
- Coriander
Instructions
- Boil pig ears with star anise and scallions until odorless.
- Chill and julienne.
- Toss with chili oil, black vinegar, coriander, garlic.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Homemade chili oil、Black vinegar
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mimiga (Okinawan pig ears)
Pairing
Beer / Congee
Trivia
[Trivia] Sold stuffed in plastic clamshell packs at Gachi Chuka delis like Xiao Wei Yabo. Highly popular for its convenience—ready to eat the moment you buy it.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the 'crunch' of the transparent cartilage and the 'stickiness' of the skin simultaneously. Eaten entirely as a 'bar snack' or 'appetizer' rather than with rice.
Allergen
Pork, Sesame (Chili oil)