How To Make Spicy Pickled Pig Ears - Khmer Cuisine @BophaJonathansAdventureShow

pig ears

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken skin provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor with health benefits.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and complexity.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative that still provides umami.

Wash and rinse pig ears with salt and vinegar before cooking.

Clean pig ears thoroughly under cold water.

Place pig ears in a large pot and cover with water.

Bring water to a boil over high heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until tender.

Remove pig ears from water and let cool slightly.

Slice pig ears into strips or bite-sized pieces.

In a separate saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, chili peppers, ginger, coriander, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the sliced pig ears in a jar.

Add lime juice and fish sauce to the jar, mixing well.

Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Serve cold as a spicy appetizer or snack.

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