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Pigs' Ears Salad

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Pigs' Ears Salad

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Salad

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1 lb Pigs' ears 3 Whole star anise 1 Two-inch slice fresh ginger -root 1 c Raw carrots cut in thin -julienne 1 Cucumber * 2 Green onions ** 1/2 c Plum sauce or mango chutney -mashed Salt and freshly ground -pepper Lemon juice to taste Butter lettuce leaves Toasted sesame seeds * peeled, seeded and cut in -2-inch julienne ** tops only, slivered lengthwise and cut in 2-inch julienne It is important that all ingredients in this recipe be well chilled. Prepare pigs' ears according to Steps I and II in the basic instructions. Discard water and return ears to pot with water to cover, star anise and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until ears are tender. Remove ears, let cool and chill. Cut into thin strips (1/8 inch). Combine pigs' ears, carrots, cucumbers and onions and toss lightly with plum sauce. Season with salt and pepper and a little fresh lemon juice if a slightly tart flavor is desired. Serve on crisp lettuce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serves 6. [I'll bet this would be good made with sliced duck web or jellyfish as well... S.C.] All these recipes are from "Innards and Other Variety Meats". Jana Allen and Margret Gin. 101 Productions. San Francisco, 1974. Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; June 9 1992.

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