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Method

1. 1 Soak dried sea cucumber and abalone for 12 hours, then simmer each separately with ginger until tender.
2. 2 Simmer the chicken and pork trotters for 3 hours, then strain to obtain a clear and flavorful broth.
3. 3 Arrange the ingredients in the jar in layers, from the slowest to the fastest cooking at the bottom.
4. 4 Pour in the broth and Shaoxing wine, then seal the jar tightly with lotus leaves or parchment paper.
5. 5 Sealing the jar tightly is the essence of the dish; if the aroma escapes, the most precious part is lost.
6. 6 Let it simmer in water for 90 minutes, then open the jar right at the table to let the aroma rise.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 3 hr

  Replace step 2: simmer the broth under high pressure for 60 minutes; the stewed tofu must still be kept away from the water for 90 minutes.