Dried pig’s small intestine has long been a unique and attractive dish. In this article, let’s explore what dried pig’s small intestine is, its price, and how to clean and boil it!
1 What is Dried Pig’s Small Intestine?
Dried pig’s small intestine is a type of pig’s small intestine with a thick wall and many folds on the inside, usually found only in older, lean female pigs. When eaten, this type of intestine offers a distinct chewy and sweet taste, unlike the greasiness of regular small intestines.
Dried pig’s small intestine is a unique and quite rare dish, so it commands a high price, ranging from 1.2 to 2.5 million VND/kg.
2 How to clean Dried Pig’s Small Intestine
Cleaning dried pig’s small intestine is a crucial step in creating a delicious and appealing dish. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
- Rinse the purchased dried pig’s small intestine briefly with water to clean the outside, then use your hands or scissors to remove all the fat on the outside. If you prefer to eat the intestine with some fat, you can leave a little bit.
- Use a chopstick to turn the inside of the dried pig’s small intestine outwards, carefully remove the inner fat membrane, and rinse briefly with water.
- Then, turn the dried pig’s small intestine back to its original state. Add a little flour and salt to the intestine, then knead thoroughly and rinse with water to clean.
- To further whiten the intestine, squeeze lemon juice onto it and gently knead a few times, then rinse again and it’s ready for cooking.
Once the dried pig’s small intestine is cleaned, you can continue to prepare it according to your preference, such as boiling or other methods, to create delicious and appealing dishes.
3 How to boil Dried Pig’s Small Intestine
Step 1: Prepare the cleaned dried pig’s small intestine and some crushed ginger.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the crushed ginger, then add the dried pig’s small intestine and boil for 3-4 minutes until the color turns pink. Ginger effectively removes any gamey smell.
Step 3: After boiling, remove the dried pig’s small intestine and immerse it in a bowl of ice water mixed with lemon juice. This step enhances the crispiness and flavor.
We hope the answers to questions about the price, cleaning, and boiling of dried pig’s small intestine, shared by Dien May XANH above, have provided you with useful information. Follow our next topics to learn more new things!
