Braised Pork Feet & Melon | Three Khmer Dishes Best For Winter | Somaly Khmer Cooking

pork feet

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini offers similar texture and is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika adds flavor without the heat.

Clean pork feet and soak in water for 30 minutes.

Chop melon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic, shallots, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork feet to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.

Add enough water to cover the pork feet and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.

Add melon pieces to the pot and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Season with black pepper and garnish with chopped green onions and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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