Braised ham hock

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• ½ ham hock

• large saucepan

Fill a large saucepan with just enough water to cover ham hock. Bring the water to a boil on high heat and place ham hock in pan.

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• 1 stalks green onion
• 15 g ginger

• cutting board
• knife

Cut ends off green onions and then cut in half. Cut ginger into medallions.

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• 7½ g rock sugar
• 25 ml white wine
• ¼ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 star anise

Add ginger, green onions, rock sugar, white wine, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise to pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook for approx. 50 – 60 min. Then, add salt to pan and cook on low heat for approx. 30 – 40 min.

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• plate
• tongs

Remove ham hock from pot, transfer to a plate, and let cool for at least one hour.

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• plastic wrap
• knife

Cut bone out of ham hock, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for approx. 2 hours.

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• cutting board

Cut ham hock into thin slices.

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Serve with homemade garlic sauce. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!