Red Braised Pork Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
704 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Red Braised Pork Ribs
Description
This recipe for Red Braised Pork Ribs starts by blanching the ribs with ginger, cooking wine, and scallions to remove impurities and tenderize the meat. Next, rock sugar is caramelized in oil until golden, providing a sweet base. The ribs are then fried briefly until colored before adding aromatic spices including star anise, dried chili peppers, ginger, and scallions to build flavor.
Hot water is poured in to cover the ribs, and the mixture is simmered for 30 to 40 minutes, allowing the meat to soften thoroughly as it absorbs the flavor-packed broth. After simmering, the ribs are uncovered and cooked further to thicken the sauce to a rich glaze that clings to the meat.
The final ribs have a tender texture with a sauce balanced between savory soy, gentle sweetness from caramelized sugar, and warm spices. They are ideal for a hearty meal served with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork ribs , ask the butcher to add into small pieces
- 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tbsp. rock sugar
- 2-4 dried chili pepper
- 2 star anise
- 1/2 thumb ginger , shredded
- 2 scallions
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- water hot, to cover
Blanching the ribs
- 1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine , optional
- 1/2 thumb ginger , smashed
- 2 scallions , divided
Instructions
- Blanch the ribs| Add ribs in a pot or wok with clean water, add a chunk of smashed ginger, cooking wine and scallion. Bring to a boil and then cook for 5 minutes. Pick the ribs out. Or if you prefer to strain, remember to rinse under warm water to remove the attached impurities. Then drain completely.
- Fry sugar and ribs|Add around 2 tablespoons of oil in wok and then add sugar in. Keep fire to middle and stir the sugar continuously. The sugar melts at first, moment later turn yellow and bubbled. Don't over cook sugar at this time because we will need to continue fry ribs for a while. Add ribs in to fry until the ribs get colored and slightly seared. Add star anise, chili pepper, ginger and scallion in, fry until aromatic.
- Simmer|Pour in hot water to cover the ribs. Cover the lid and simmer for 30 minutes. Or add another 10 minutes for a softer texture.
- Thick the sauce- attach the flavors and color|Open the lid, pick scallion and ginger out. Keep fire to middle to thick the sauce. At this stage, keep stirring the ribs to get an evenly coated flavor. The ribs are ready when the sauce is almost attached. Serve hot!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 704 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 704kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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