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Spicy Pork Ribs
❤️ About This Recipe
The pork ribs are a flavorful cut that absorbs the flavors of the braising liquid they are cooked in. They get incredibly tender by the slow cooking without shredding and have enough marbling to keep the meat moist.
The flavor-packed sauce is made of oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar with a hint of fresh ginger. The addition of chili powder and fried garlic at the end adds a final burst of flavor.
I love these spicy ribs. Each bite is packed with delicious flavor and exciting heat. Serve with a cold bottle of beer and plenty of kitchen paper. 🍺😍
🍳 Ingredients for Spicy Ribs
- Pork ribs: Use the short ribs for this recipe. Cut them into about 5-10cm in length. You can easily find this cut in Asian grocery stores.
- Chilli powder is optional if you don’t like spicy foods.
- Oyster sauce: Oyster sauce adds a savory, seafood-like flavor to the dish, but it can be omitted if it is not available.
- Garlic: You can use store-bought fried garlic instead of frying your own.
🔪 Instructions
- Frying the garlic: To save time, you can use store-bought fried garlic instead of frying your own.
- Parboiling pork ribs: This process helps to remove any impurities or unwanted flavors from the ribs, resulting in a cleaner, more neutral taste.
- Braising pork ribs: The long, slow cooking process allows the ribs to absorb the flavors of the sauce and makes them fall off the bone tender.
- Caramelizing pork ribs: This is to thicken the sauce and intensify the flavor.
- Seasoning: Add garlic and chilli powder to give the dish an extra kick.
Note: For steps 4 and 5, to avoid the sauce sticking to the bottom of the pan and becoming bitter, it is best to use a non-stick saucepan.
🔎 FAQ
Q: What is the oyster sauce and how do I use it?
A: Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown sauce made from oyster extract, sugar, and other seasonings. It is commonly used in Chinese cuisine to add seafood-like flavor to dishes. In recent years, oyster sauce has gained popularity as a healthy alternative to MSG. To use it in this recipe, simply add the desired amount to the sauce mixture.
Q: Can I make these spicy ribs in a slow cooker or Instant Pot?
A: Yes, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker or Instant Pot by braising the meat with the sauce mixture until it is tender in step three.
Q: How do I store leftovers of these spicy ribs?
A: Leftover spicy pork ribs can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Eating these spicy pork ribs may be messy, but their tender and flavorful meat makes it worth it. Someone has to take on the task of enjoying them!?
Spicy Pork Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup garlic (finely chopped)
- 5 tablespoon oil
- 1 kg pork ribs (5-10cm in length)
- 2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 tablespoon rice wine
- 3 slice ginger
- 4-5 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Frying garlic: Heat the oil and garlic in the non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Fry the garlic until golden. Drain the fried garlic and reserve the oil.
- Parboiling pork ribs: Bring water to a boil in the saucepan. Put the pork ribs into a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes. Discard the hot water and wash the gunk off the pork ribs with cold water.
- Braising pork ribs: Add pork ribs, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice wine and water to the non-stick saucepan. Lower heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and continue braising for about 60 minutes.
- Caramelizing pork ribs: Turn to high heat, take the cover off and let the liquid evaporate and thicken. Add the oil from step one, turn and mix the pork ribs until the sauce is browned and sizzling (about 5-10 minutes).
- Seasoning: Mix in the chili powder and fried garlic. Enjoy! 🙂
Recipe Notes:
- Pork ribs: Use the short ribs for this recipe. Cut them into about 5-10cm in length. You can easily find this cut in the Asian grocery stories.
- Chilli powder is optional if you don’t like spicy foods.
- Oyster sauce: Oyster sauce adds a savory, seafood-like flavor to the dish, but it can be omitted if it is not available.
- For steps 4 and 5, to avoid the sauce sticking to the bottom of the pan and becoming bitter, it is best to use a non-stick saucepan.
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I’ve made this recipe twice – once with regular ribs, once with country style ribs, and always with chili powder/flakes. I love it so much! The meat is so tender, and the taste is so flavorful. Thank you for posting this recipe Lei.