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Pig Blood and Chives Recipe ( 韭菜豬紅 )

5 from 1 vote
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 550 grams of pig blood (1 jar)
  • 200 grams of Chinese Chives
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 Star anise
  • 1 teaspoon of Oyster Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of Chili Bean Sauce
  • 412 ml of Chicken broth (1 can)
  • 2 tablespoons of chinese wine
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Rinse pig blood cubes
  • Pour pig blood cubes into a pot and pour enough water to cover the pig blood. Add star anise and 1 tablespoon of chinese wine. On high heat , boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the water into the sink. Remove star anise. Rinse the pig blood cubes
  • Slice garlic
  • Rinse chives and cut into approximately 2 inch pieces. Strain.
  • In a wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil, the garlic, chili bean sauce and oyster sauce on medium heat for approximately 20 seconds. Then, add 1 tablespoon of chinese wine
  • Add the chicken broth and change to high heat. Until boiled, add the pig blood cube. Change it back to medium heat.
  • Close the lid. Cook for approximately 10 minutes. If you prefer smaller pieces, using a cooking spatula, divide the pieces to your preferred size.
  • Change to high heat, add sesame oil and chives. Mix well. Cook for another minute until chives are fully cooked.
  • Serve

Notes

  1. Oyster sauce and chili sauce makes up most of the saltiness of the dish therefore make sure to taste it before you add more salt at the end ! Enjoy !