Lob lahong (pork trotter soup)

Instructions

1. Blanch the pork trotters for 5 minutes in boiling water, then drain and rinse them under cold water.
2. In a large pot, place the trotters with the water, sliced ginger, the onion cut in half and the crushed garlic.
3. Bring to a boil, skim carefully, then lower the heat and simmer covered for 2 hours 30 minutes.
4. Check the doneness: the skin should be tender and come away easily from the bone.
5. Season with fish sauce, salt and a few crushed peppercorns.
6. Serve in bowls with chopped coriander and chives, and chilies if you like.