At the table
Ask for the trotter to be cut up if it arrives whole. Separate small bites of meat and skin from the bones, then dip a little at a time.
Contains pork and bones. The dip can be hot; soy sauce and vinegar may involve wheat, and soy is possible. Ask about ingredients if needed.
Spice blends vary. Some braising stocks include chicken and pork belly; soy sauce, cooking wine and other seasonings depend on the preparation.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Spice blends vary. Some braising stocks include chicken and pork belly; soy sauce, cooking wine and other seasonings depend on the preparation.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory braising spices, with acidity and chili heat from the dip.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, gelatinous skin and tender meat around bones.
- How it’s made
- The cleaned trotter is blanched and gently simmered in seasoned stock; caramelized rock sugar can provide its brown color.
Spice blends vary. Some braising stocks include chicken and pork belly; soy sauce, cooking wine and other seasonings depend on the preparation.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guizhou.
About this regional connection
Guizhou: Qingyan, Guiyang; distinctive vinegar-dip preparation.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有青岩猪脚吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A Qingyan dish and its dipping sauce
In Qingyan’s old-town food culture, braised trotters and local Shuanghua vinegar are served together. A small bowl of toasted chili, vinegar, ginger and scallion lets you season each bite.
