Braised Pig Feet and Mung Bean Soup

Braised Pig Feet and Mung Bean Soup

This hearty and nourishing **Mung Bean and Pig’s Feet Soup** is a traditional comfort dish packed with rich flavors and health benefits. Soaked mung beans and tender pig’s feet are slow-cooked in a clay pot with aromatic old ginger, red dates, dried lycium, and optional dried chili peppers for a subtle kick. The blend of light and dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and a pinch of safflower creates a deeply savory and slightly sweet broth. Marinating the ingredients before simmering ensures every bite is infused with flavor. Simmered for 1.5-3 hours, the result is a velvety, collagen-rich soup that’s both warming and nutritious. Perfect for boosting energy and promoting wellness, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy a time-honored recipe. Serve hot for a satisfying meal!

60 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pig's feet
2 pieces (about 1500g)
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mung beans
1/2 cup (about 100g)

The aromatics

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red dates
5 pieces
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dried lycium
10g (a small handful)
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dried red chili peppers
8 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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old ginger
50g (about 1-inch piece)
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste (about 1 tsp)
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safflower
a pinch (about 0.5 tsp)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the mung beans in water for 5-7 hours.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Blanch the mung beans in cold water and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add the mung beans and pig’s feet to a clay pot, along with ingredients such as old ginger, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, 5 red dates, a small handful of dried lycium, 8 dried red chili peppers (optional), salt, and a pinch of safflower (optional).

4. Step 4

Step 4
Marinate for about 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add enough water to cover the ingredients, and avoid adding more water during cooking.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1.5-3 hours.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Remove from heat.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Serve and enjoy!

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