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Chinese Pig Ear Salad
5 from 10 votes

Chinese Pig Ear Salad

Chinese Pig Ear Salad features boiled pig ears sliced into strips mixed with ginger, scallions, and Sichuan peppercorns, dressed in a Sichuan-style red oil and soy-based dressing with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. The dish balances the chewy texture of pig ears with the spicy, tangy dressing, making it a distinctive cold appetizer or side salad that highlights Sichuan flavors and aromatics.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 697 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 3 pig ear
  • 3 ginger sliced
  • 1 scallion , cut into several sections
  • Sichuan peppercorn several whole seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoon Sichuan red oil
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed roasted
  • spring onion , chopped
  • Coriander , chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add enough water to cover the pig ears and boil the pig ears with ginger, scallion and whole Sichuan peppercorn seeds for around 20 minutes. High fire during the whole process!
  2. Transfer the pig ears out, set aside to cool down. Cut into small strips along the gristle. Transfer to serving bowl.
  3. Prepare another large bowl; mix all the ingredients for salad dressing.
  4. Pour the salad dressing on top of the pig ear strips on serving plate. Decorate with coriander.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by mixing chili oil with sesame oil if you prefer less heat.
  • Incorporate fresh shredded peppers with pig ear strips for additional texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 697kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 3007mg (125%) Potassium 892mg (19%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 16.8mg (19%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 697

% Daily Value*

Calories 697kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 3007mg 125%
Potassium 892mg 19%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.