Ingredients:

1
5 cloves
10
3
3 tbsp
4 tbsp
5 cups

small pig's trotter, washed & cut into bite-size pieces
garlic, crushed
dried mushrooms, soaked till soft; discard stems
sea-cucumbers, soaked & cut into bite-size pieces
light soy sauce
dark soy sauce
water
pinch of sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oil in deep pan (use an earthenware pot, if available). Fry pig's trotter and garlic for a few minutes.

2. Add mushrooms and sea-cucumbers. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Add dark soy sauce and stir till color is even. Add light soy sauce and sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes.

4. Pour in water. Bring to boil. Simmer till meat and sea-cucumbers are tender.

5. Remove from heat. Serve.