Fried Pig Ears with Homemade Mayonnaise

First time I had this was at Iberico & Co in Hong Kong. The texture is just amazing, the crispy breadcrumbs, crunchy cartilage and flavorsome soft fat...it's the perfect finger food along with a glass of beer. Here's how I make mine:

 

Ingredients:

pig ears

bread

homemade mayonnaise

rosemary

salt

egg

 

Method:

1. boil the pig ears until cooked

 

2. slice the pig ears into long strips

 

3. to make the breadcrumb coating, blitz bread and rosemary in a blender until breadcrumbs are formed

 

4. coat pig ears with beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs

 

5. fry the pig ears until crispy and golden

 

6. serve!

 

Tips:

Stale bread actually makes the best breadcrumbs as stale bread is dry. Once the breadcrumb is made, set it aside and let it dry out. Putting it in the fridge can dry it out, but if you live in a humid climate, the breadcrumb can become soggy when you take it out of the refrigerator. The best way is to use a dehumidifying box to dry out the breadcrumbs!

 

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