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Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs
Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs is a signature southern Chinese dish. The delicate balance of the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar makes this dish a very popular appetizer, which is often served cold.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
389 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork ribs (900g)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce light
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (divided)
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 8 ginger thin slices
- 4 scallions (white parts only, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (rock sugar is preferred if you have it)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
- 2 cups water
- sesame seeds optional, toasted
Instructions
- Clean the ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Marinate the ribs with 1 tablespoon light soy sauce and 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a flat bottomed pan over medium heat and brown the ribs on all sides. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil in a clean wok over medium heat, and cook the ginger and scallions until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Take them out of the wok and set aside. Add another tablespoon of oil, and with the wok on low heat, add the sugar. Stir and let it melt. Add the ribs and coat them with the melted sugar. Turn off the heat.
- Add the second tablespoon of shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, vinegar, water, and the cooked ginger and scallion. Turn up the heat and bring everything to a boil. Then cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After 30 minutes, if there's still too much liquid in the pot, take off the lid and turn up the heat, stirring continuously until the sauce has thickened and the ribs are coated and sticky.
- It's best to serve these ribs at room temperature. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
371mg
(15%)
Potassium
296mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.