Pig Trotter and Mung Bean Soup

Pig Trotter and Mung Bean Soup

This rich and nourishing **Mung Bean and Pig’s Feet Soup** is a comforting, flavorful dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Soaked mung beans and tender pig’s feet are simmered in a fragrant broth infused with old ginger, red dates, goji berries, and a hint of dried chili for depth. The slow-cooking process in a clay pot ensures the soup develops a deep, savory taste while the mung beans turn soft and creamy. Enhanced with soy sauce, cooking wine, and optional saffron, this soup is both aromatic and nutrient-dense. Perfect for cold days or as a revitalizing meal, this traditional recipe delivers a hearty, collagen-rich broth that’s both satisfying and delicious. Enjoy a bowl of this soul-warming soup for a taste of authentic, slow-simmered goodness!

60 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pig's feet
2 pieces
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mung beans
1/2 cup

The aromatics

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red dates
5 pieces
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goji berries
10g
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dried red chili peppers
8 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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old ginger
50g (sliced)
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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
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saffron
0.5g (optional)

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. It is important to use cold water to prevent the blood from coagulating in the bones.

3. Step 3

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

4. Step 4

Step 4
Marinate for about 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add enough water to cover the ingredients. It is best not to add more water during the cooking process.

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
Serve the soup.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Enjoy the delicious and rich soup with soft and flavorful mung beans.

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