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                            PIGS' EARS SALAD

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Salads
               Ceideburg 2

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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