Ingredients
• 2 cups salted black beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 pounds pigs feet
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 4-5 pound stewing fowl, cut into serving pieces
• 3 garlic heads, crushed
• 1 small piece star anise
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon oregano
METHOD
1. Mash beans with vinegar and brown sugar and place, with the chicken, pigs feet and water, in a large pot.
2. Boil until chicken and pigs feet are tender (a pressure cooker may be used).
3. Add garlic and spices to stock. Simmer until thick. Serves 4 to 6.