trotters recipe and benefits

Trotters Recipe:

 Recipe: Slow-cooked Trotters

Ingredients:

1. 4 lbs. of trotters, cleaned and chopped into pieces

2. 1 onion, roughly chopped

3. 4 garlic cloves, minced

4. 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

5. 1 tsp. of turmeric powder

6. 1 tsp. of cumin powder

7. 1 tsp. of coriander powder

8. 1 tsp. of red chili powder

9. Salt to taste

10. 3 cups of water

11. 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil

 Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.

2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and fry for another minute until fragrant.

3. Add the trotters to the pot and stir to combine with the onion mixture.

4. Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pot and mix well.

5. Pour in the water and stir to combine all the ingredients.

6. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

7. Let the trotters simmer for 3-4 hours or until they are tender and the meat is falling off the bones.

8. Once the trotters are cooked, turn off the heat and let them cool down for a few minutes.

9. Use a slotted spoon to remove the trotters from the pot and place them in a serving dish.

10. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and pour it over the trotters.

11. Serve the slow-cooked trotters hot with your choice of sides.

Benefits:

1. Trotters are rich in collagen and gelatin, which can help improve joint health and reduce inflammation in the body.

2. The slow-cooking method used in this recipe helps to break down the collagen and gelatin in the trotters, making them easier to digest and absorb by the body.

3. This dish is also a good source of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients.