Intestine Vermicelli

Ingredients

Pork intestines

1 pound, cleaned

Vermicelli noodles

8 ounces

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Fresh ginger

2 inches, sliced

Green onions

2, chopped

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Rice wine

2 tablespoons

Star anise

2 whole

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Water

enough to cover the intestines

Instructions

1. Thoroughly clean the pork intestines under running water, removing any impurities. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the intestines. Boil for about 5 minutes to help cleanse them further. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the cleaned pork intestines to the pot and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, allowing them to brown slightly.
4. Pour in the soy sauce and rice wine, then add the star anise and sugar. Cover the intestines with enough water, bringing it to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the intestines are tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.
6. Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Once the intestines are tender, taste the broth and adjust the salt as needed. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.
8. To serve, place a portion of vermicelli noodles in a bowl and ladle the intestine soup over the noodles, ensuring each bowl is generously filled with the delicious broth.