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Tea Braised Pig Tails Recipe

Inspired by Petra and the Beast
Time3h
Serves4

summer squash doro wat, dragee peanut, smoked egg emulsion, sour aji peppers, glutinous rice

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Ingredients

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Pigtails

Summer Squash Doro Wat

Dragee Peanuts

Smoked Egg Emulsion

Sour Aji Peppers

Glutinous Rice

Method

Braised Pig Tails

1

Prepare the Braise

In a large pot, combine pig tails, black tea, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, onion, and water. Bring to a boil.

2

Simmer

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

3

Cool and Strain

Remove from heat and let cool. Strain the liquid and reserve for later use.

Summer Squash Doro Wat

4

Cook the Squash

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in summer squash, berbere spice, tomato, and salt. Cook until squash is tender.

Dragee Peanuts

5

Prepare Dragee Peanuts

In a bowl, mix roasted peanuts with sugar and salt. Spread on a baking tray and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Smoked Egg Emulsion

6

Make the Emulsion

In a blender, combine egg yolks, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and slowly add olive oil until the mixture is emulsified.

Sour Aji Peppers

7

Prepare Peppers

In a jar, combine aji peppers, vinegar, and salt. Let sit for at least 24 hours before using.

Glutinous Rice

8

Cook Rice

Rinse glutinous rice and soak for 1 hour. Drain and cook with water in a rice cooker or pot until tender.