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If you're already familiar with crispy pig ears, then making delicious sweet and sour ones that are both tender and crispy might be a new trick for many.
Coming from a rural background and currently living in Hanoi, sometimes I find myself reminiscing about the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside when I was a child. I remember bamboo tables, wooden chairs, plates of sweet and sour frog legs, crunchy banana blossom salad, or crispy field crab, all rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned.
The serene scenery reminiscent of my hometown at Moc Restaurant
Every time like that, I manage to convince my husband to skip home-cooked dinner and join me for a meal at Moc Quan Hoang Quoc Viet – our go-to place for a drink. It's not that Moc Quan is exceptionally special, but it's the nostalgia for the wooden paths, scattered fresh flowers, straw-thatched roofs, and cool wooden floors that bring back the rustic feeling. The dishes evoke a sense of familiarity from the old days.
Moc's dishes carry the rich soul of the countryside
Being a regular at Moc Quan, I've gradually learned how to stir-fry and season the familiar countryside dishes of the restaurant. However, the ingredients from the market just can't compare to the field frog, field crab, Moc Chau beef, and Moc Quan's unique flavors. Eating elsewhere feels similar but just doesn't taste as good!
Simple yet delicious dishes
However, there's one delicious dish that I successfully recreated at home thanks to Moc Quan, earning high praise from my husband – Hanoi-style sweet and sour rolled pig ears. While crispy pig ears are a familiar treat, not many know the secrets to making them sweet, tangy, white, tender, and irresistibly crunchy. Want to see if you can replicate the results? Follow Moc Quan's guide and find out if it makes a difference for you!
Would you like to savor this exquisite Hanoi-style sweet and sour rolled pig ears?
Essential Ingredients
+ Finely ground roasted rice for the crispy texture
+ 1 pig's ear, 1 pig's snout
+ Banana blossom, fresh herbs, lime leaves, galangal leaves, aromatic herbs
+ Rice crackers, lime, garlic, chili, spices (salt, pepper, etc.)
To begin, ensure the pig's ear and snout are clean and white. Rub them with salt and vinegar, wash thoroughly, then rinse with cold water. Boil them with a pinch of salt until fully cooked. Immediately transfer the pig's ear and snout to a bowl of ice water and soak for about 15 – 30 minutes to enhance their crispiness, whiteness, and overall aesthetic appeal.
Retrieve them and thinly slice with precision.
Clean the garlic and lime leaves. Finely chop the lime leaves and mince the garlic.
Soaking pig's ears and snout in cold water enhances the springiness and flavor of the spring rolls significantly.
Wear nylon gloves, evenly and thoroughly massage the pig's ears and snout with a mixture of cornstarch and seasoning in a 2:1 ratio. Add minced garlic and a few drops of lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Depending on your preference, you can reduce or increase the seasoning for the perfect flavor.
Mix the pig's ears and snout thoroughly with the crispy rice and lime leaves just before eating (premixing the spring rolls may cause them to release water, making them soggy). Roll them up with banana blossoms, galangal leaves, fresh herbs, and dip in tangy and spicy lime fish sauce. Enjoy with crispy rice crackers, ensuring a delightful experience from start to finish without any boredom!
The marinating step determines the flavor profile of the dish.
Unlike regular crispy pig ears, this dish boasts a delightful sweet and sour taste that effectively fights off monotony, making it endlessly enjoyable!
If you happen to visit Moc Quan to reconnect with the peaceful ambiance and authentic countryside dishes, be sure to try their renowned specialties like Moc Chau Grilled Beef, Forest Vegetables Wrapped in Beef, Frog Legs Stir-Fried with Bamboo Shoots, and Field Crab Hot Pot!
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