The main ingredients are:
freshpeanuts 250g
pork trotters1 piece
reddates12 pieces
Auxiliary materials are also very important:
Chinese angelica 15g
star anise 5g
scallion segments 10g
gingerslices 10g
salt a little


Method of preparation:
.Wash the pork trotters, split them in half along the seam, and briefly blanch them in boiling water. Remove and rinse to clear off any foam.
.Rinse the peanuts, boil for a few minutes until about 70% cooked, then add the pork trotters and continue simmering on low heat.
.After about an hour of cooking the pork trotters to about 80% done, add the dates, Chinese angelica, star anise, scallion segments, ginger slices.
.Continue simmering on low heatfor approximately 3 hours until the pork trotters are tender and the soup has thickened to your liking.Preparation time: about 4 hours
Secrets: When cooking the soup, do not use too high a flame. The ideal state is when the pot gently simmers but does not boil vigorously with the lid on.
No high culinary skills required; the broth is rich and not greasy, with an aroma of Chinese medicinal herbs.
No high culinary skill is needed; the soup is thick yet not greasy, with an aroma of Chinese herbs like Angelica.