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Pig Ear
- Fan-shaped ear with curled edges
- Pale pink to grey-white skin
- Thin skin surrounding firm cartilage
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Pig Ear
Fan-shaped ear with curled edges; Pale pink to grey-white skin; Thin skin surrounding firm cartilage.
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3 identity clues
- Fan-shaped ear with curled edges
- Pale pink to grey-white skin
- Thin skin surrounding firm cartilage
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 豬耳
- English
- Pig Ear
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Telinga babi
- Tagalog
- Tenga ng baboy
How to identify it
Check these features together: Fan-shaped ear with curled edges; Pale pink to grey-white skin; Thin skin surrounding firm cartilage. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Pig Ear, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Pork Tongue
- Elongated thick tongue shape
- Pink-grey to reddish brown
- Fine papillae create a textured surface
How to identify it
Pig Ear: Fan-shaped ear with curled edges. For Pork Tongue, look for elongated thick tongue shape. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Braise thoroughly and slice into thin strips.
Choosing & preparing
Check for remaining hair and use a raw-meat board; use clean tools to slice after cooking. Separate raw and cooked food and utensils; wash hands and clean surfaces after raw handling, and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate at 4°C or below in a covered leak-proof container beneath ready-to-eat food; follow the date, freeze when needed and thaw in the refrigerator.
Helper tip
For Pig Ear, check fan-shaped ear with curled edges. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要豬耳，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Pig Ear, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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