Vietnamese Shrimp Paste and Pig Heart
Serves 415 mins prep20 mins cook
A dish featuring pig hearts cooked in a flavorful sauce made with shrimp paste, lime, sugar, and Thai chilis. An intimidating but rewarding recipe that offers a lean protein source.
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1: Halve your hearts and clean with salt. Rinse and repeat process until the water runs clear. Do this 3-4 times. 2: In a large pot, fill with water over high heat. Once boiling, add ginger slices and 1 tablespoon salt. 3: Add the pig hearts. Once the water boils again, lower to medium and cook for 20 minutes. 4: Once cooked, fill a separate container with cold water and place the cooked pig hearts in the container to cool. 5: Once cooled, remove pig hearts from the container and pat dry. Slice the hearts into thin slices and store in a container until serving. 6: Serve with rice and a side of fresh herbs and veggies.View original recipe