Liuting Braised Pig Trotters

Liuting pig trotters are a traditional speciality from the Liuting area of Qingdao—pig trotters braised until flavourful, then cooled and sliced to eat cold, a classic prepared cold dish.

Named for the Liuting district of Qingdao where they originate, the dish reflects a local reputation for braising trotters and has long circulated as a regional speciality.

Once braised, the trotters are cooled to set, then sliced and eaten cold—soft-skinned, fragrant and gelatinous—commonly served as a cold dish with drinks or alongside a meal, a familiar street-level treat in Qingdao.

The skin and meat are meltingly soft and lip-stickingly gelatinous, with a rich but not greasy braising aroma that, eaten cold, turns springy and smooth—a standout among Qingdao's braised delicacies.