What is Dồi Trường? Tips for Cleaning Dồi Trường to Make It Odorless and Taste Like Home-Cooked Meal.

Pork small intestine is considered one of the most delicious pork offal, often used to make many attractive dishes and loved by many people. You will discover the secret to cleaning pork small intestine and learn how to cook delicious dishes with it through the article below.

1 What is Pork Small Intestine?

Pork small intestine (called tràng lợn in some regions) is the uterus of the pig used to make many dishes in various ways, from boiling, steaming, stir-frying to grilling.

Pork small intestine is favored for its chewy texture on the outside and sweet, nutty flavor on the inside. On the outside, the small intestine looks similar to pork large intestine but is larger, and when eaten, it has a crunchier texture.

What is Pork Small Intestine

Besides Vietnam, this offal is also considered a rustic dish in many countries around the world. However, in European and Western countries, pork small intestine is not highly regarded, unlike in Vietnam and other Asian countries such as China and Korea.

Pork small intestine contains high levels of protein and other nutrients that are beneficial to health. Eating it can help reduce stress, fatigue, and improve sleep quality.

2 Tips for Cleaning Pork Small Intestine

Remove the odor from the pork small intestine using ginger and rice wine

First, remove the membrane and rinse thoroughly with diluted salt water, then drain in a colander.

Next, put the cleaned small intestine into a pot and add a mixture of rice wine, a few slices of ginger, and enough water to submerge the intestine. Boil the small intestine for about 3-5 minutes.

After that, remove the small intestine and soak it in a bowl of cold water to make it chewier, then add some alum powder or white vinegar for about 10 minutes. Finally, rinse with clean water, and it’s ready to be cooked.

3 Delicious Dishes Made with Pork Small Intestine

Stir-fried Sweet and Sour Pork Small Intestine

Are you looking to spice up your family’s lunch with something interesting and unique? If so, stir-fried sweet and sour pork small intestine is a great option to add to your menu. The chewy texture of the small intestine combined with the sour and sweet taste of vegetables will surely bring a delightful twist to your meal.

Preparation

Step 1 After cleaning the small intestine, drain and cut it into 3-4 cm pieces. Then, marinate it with minced garlic, crushed black pepper, fish sauce, sugar, and seasoning powder for about 20 minutes.

Step 2 Fry the garlic and ginger in a pan until fragrant. Then, add the marinated small intestine and stir-fry over high heat until it changes color. Next, add in pineapple, celery, onion, and bell pepper, and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 3 When the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat, sprinkle with pepper and chopped scallions, and serve. This dish is sure to be a delicious accompaniment to your meal.

Stir-fried Sweet and Sour Pork Small Intestine

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Steamed Pork Small Intestine with Ginger and Scallions

This dish is simple to prepare, uses easily available ingredients, and still retains the freshness of the small intestine. It’s another great option to showcase your cooking skills.

Preparation

Step 1 After cleaning the small intestine, place it on a plate and sprinkle with pepper and shredded ginger.

Step 2 Steam the small intestine for about 5-7 minutes until cooked. Meanwhile, blanch the scallions in the steaming water and place them on top of the small intestine to enhance the flavor and presentation of the dish.

Step 3 Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing crushed garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serve the steamed small intestine with the dipping sauce and fresh herbs. The combination of the nutty small intestine, fragrant herbs, and slightly spicy and sour sauce is sure to be irresistible.

Steamed Pork Small Intestine with Ginger and Scallions

Boiled Pork Small Intestine

Although it’s a simple boiled dish, some skills are needed to ensure the small intestine is tender and retains its chewy texture.

Step 1 After cleaning and processing the small intestine, place it in an airtight container and freeze it.

Step 2 Take it out of the freezer and boil it in water until it floats. Then, immediately plunge it into ice water.

Step 3 When the small intestine is cool, boil it again until it floats, then soak it in cold water and cut it into pieces.

Boiled Pork Small Intestine

4 Notes When Eating Pork Small Intestine

Pork small intestine contains high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol. Therefore, consuming it in excessive amounts can increase blood fat levels and negatively impact cardiovascular health. People with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, and other similar conditions should limit their consumption to 2-3 times a week, with a serving size of 50-70 grams.

Notes When Eating Pork Small Intestine

With the information and recipes provided above, we hope you can now prepare and enjoy delicious dishes made with pork small intestine. In addition to the dishes mentioned, lòng lợn (pork offal) is also a tasty option!

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