Crispy Tenga (Crispy Pig Ears)

Ingredients for Crispy Tenga (Crispy Pig Ears)

• 1.5 lb pig ears, thoroughly cleaned
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 to 6 dried bay leaves
• 1 to 2 tsp whole peppercorns
• 2 tsp salt
• 5 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp white vinegar
• Water, for boiling
• 4 cups cooking oil

How to cook Crispy Tenga (Crispy Pig Ears)

1. 1.Cover pig ears with 5 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes; discard the water.
2. 2.Cover ears with fresh water, add garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon salt, then bring to a boil.
3. 3.Add soy sauce and vinegar. Cover and boil over medium heat for 60 minutes, or until tender.
4. 4.Cool ears, slice into small pieces, and rub with the remaining salt.
5. 5.Heat oil in a deep pot and fry ears until crisp. Drain thoroughly and serve with spicy vinegar.