Angu pork trotter 安谷蹄花
Angu pork trotter is featured among the local specialties of Leshan.
Slow-cooked pork trotter is served tender, with pale broth or a separate dipping sauce. Seek this Angu specialty at a local restaurant and allow a full portion to be shared.
How it is made
Pork trotters are slowly simmered until the skin and connective tissue soften, then served with broth and sometimes a separate dip. The long cooking is central to the texture.
Flavour & texture
The skin is tender and gelatinous, with a mild savory broth and richer meat close to the bone. A dip can add sharp heat or acidity.
Local roots & traditions
Angu trotter soup is a named Leshan-area specialty, suited to a seated shared meal rather than a quick snack.
How to order Angu pork trotter
Ask whether one trotter is enough for your party and what dip is provided.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 安谷蹄花 for Angu pork trotter. Ask whether one trotter is enough for your party and what dip is provided.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.