Vegan “Trotter” with Old Ginger and Vinegar

Pig Trotter with old ginger and black rice vinegar is one of the traditional Chinese confinement foods. For this vegan version, pig trotter is replaced by gluten fungus roll and eggs are omitted.

Preparation: 15 mins, Cooking time: 45 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)
° 200g gluten fungus roll, sliced
° 400g old ginger, peeled, cut into chunk, bruised and pat dry
° 250ml black rice vinegar
° 500ml water
° 1-1½ tablespoons sesame oil
° 60g brown sugar
° salt, to taste

Method
1. Brush some sesame oil on the ginger and bake in the oven or oven toaster for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Place all the ingredients in a claypot, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
3. Ladle into individual serving bowl and serve.

Tip
1. This traditional recipe usually fries the ginger in sesame oil instead of baking. The sesame oil used is around 3 instead of 1 tablespoon.