Pi jelly, as a traditional Chinese cold dish, is deeply loved by people for its unique taste and rich nutritional value. Not only can it be used as an appetizer, but it can also be used as an appetizer or side dish to add a pop of color to the table. Let's explore how to make a delicious homemade jelly.
First of all, we need to prepare some main ingredients and seasonings. Pork skin is the main raw material for making skin jelly, which is rich in collagen and has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. In addition, we also need seasonings and spices such as ginger, green onions, cooking wine, salt, star anise, cinnamon, etc., to enhance the taste and flavor of the jelly.
After cleaning the pork skin, put it in the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, slice the ginger, cut the green onions, and put them in the pot together. After boiling over high heat, skim off the foam, add cooking wine, turn to low heat and simmer for about an hour until the pork skin becomes soft and glutinous.
After the boiled pork rind is removed, scrape off the grease and impurities on it with a knife and cut it into thin strips. This step is crucial because the grease and impurities scraped off can affect the taste and clarity of the jelly.
Next, put the shredded pork skin into a larger container, add the appropriate amount of salt, star anise, and cinnamon, and stir well. Then, put the container in the steamer, cover and steam for about 30 minutes to allow the shredded pork skin to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
After the steamed pork skin is removed, it is placed in a mold and compacted with a spoon so that it is tightly arranged. Then, put the mold in the refrigerator and refrigerate until it is completely set, which generally takes 4-6 hours.
Finally, take the solidified jelly out of the mold, cut it into pieces of the right size, and put it on a plate. At this point, a delicious home-cooked jelly is ready.
In the process of making jelly, we need to pay attention to the following points: first, the pork skin should be cooked soft enough to scrape off the fat and impurities, second, the shredded pork skin should be finely cut enough to improve the taste and transparency of the jelly, and finally, the steaming and refrigeration time should be sufficient to ensure that the jelly is completely solidified.
In addition to the above basic practices, we can also make some innovations and changes according to personal tastes and preferences. For example, some other ingredients such as peanuts and soybean sprouts can be added to the shredded pork skin to increase the taste and nutritional value of the jelly. In addition, you can also add some of your favorite seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, etc. to the seasoning to adjust the taste and flavor of the jelly.
In short, it is not difficult to make a delicious home-cooked skin jelly, as long as you master the basic practices and precautions, you can easily make a delicious and nutritious dish. Whether it's a tapa or an accompaniment, jelly adds a splash of color to the table and whets your appetite. I hope everyone can try making jelly at home and enjoy the fun of food.