Braised Pig Feet and Mung Bean Soup
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Braised Pig Feet and Mung Bean Soup

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pig Feet and Mung Bean Soup

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pig's feet 2 pieces (about 1500g)
  • mung beans 1/2 cup (about 100g)
The aromatics
  • red dates 5 pieces
  • dried lycium 10g (a small handful)
  • dried red chili peppers 8 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
  • old ginger 50g (about 1-inch piece)
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste (about 1 tsp)
  • safflower a pinch (about 0.5 tsp)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Soak the mung beans in water for 5-7 hours.
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Step 2
Step 2
Blanch the mung beans in cold water and set aside.
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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).
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Step 4
Step 4
Marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add enough water to cover the ingredients, and avoid adding more water during cooking.
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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.
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Step 7
Step 7
Remove from heat.
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Step 8
Step 8
Serve and enjoy!

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