Nyonya Stewed Pork Ribs
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Southeast-Asian Fusion
Nyonya Stewed Pork Ribs
Description
The Nyonya Stewed Pork Ribs recipe features pork spare ribs slowly simmered in a broth infused with peeled shallots, sliced red chili peppers, taucheo (fermented bean paste), and tamarind juice. The tamarind adds a distinct sourness balanced by the sweetness of the pork ribs and shallots, while the bean paste contributes saltiness and depth. Cooking the ribs over low heat for about an hour tenderizes the meat thoroughly and melds the flavors intricately. Chilis introduce a subtle heat that complements the overall profile.
The stew presents a savory and tangy taste profile with a hint of sweet and spicy notes, making it suitable as a main dish alongside steamed rice or other sides. It is common for the flavors to deepen after the dish rests overnight, often tasting better the next day as the pork absorbs more seasoning.
Adjusting the balance of sourness by adding more tamarind juice is possible as the dish develops. This flexibility allows cooks to tailor the flavor intensity to preference before serving.
Ingredients
- 450 g (16 oz) pork spare ribs
- 100 g (3½ oz) shallot skin peeled
- 100 g (3½ oz) red chili pepper seeded and sliced lengthwise, fresh
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons taucheo bean paste, smashed with a mortar and pestle
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp soaked in 1/4 cup water, extract the juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a stew pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the shallots, chilies, and pork ribs to the boiling water.
- Add taucheo (bean paste) and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium or low, cover with a lid, and slowly stew the ribs for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- Add tamarind juice, sugar, and salt to taste.
- If it's not sour enough, add more water to the tamarind pulp and extract additional juice.
Notes
- The dish balances salty, sour, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors through the combination of taucheo, tamarind juice, pork ribs, shallots, and chilies.
- Allow the stew to develop flavor overnight; it tastes better the next day.
- Adjust sourness by adding more tamarind juice as needed to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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