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Sweet And Sour Ribs

Juicy pork ribs braised in a rich, tangy-sweet glaze, perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb pork ribs (700g)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 2 scallions cut in half
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar (or 70g rock sugar)
  • 4 tablespoons black rice vinegar divided
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Finely chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

Blanch the ribs:

  • Place pork ribs in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  • Skim off foam and drain after 3 minutes.

Braise the ribs:

  • In a clean wok or deep pan, heat oil. Add ribs, garlic, ginger, and scallions.
  • Stir-fry over medium heat until ribs are golden.

Seasonings:

  • Add sugar, 3 tablespoons black rice vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt.
  • Add hot water to cover ribs (about 1¾ cups).

Simmer & reduce the broth:

  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
  • Remove garlic, ginger, and scallions. Add remaining 1 tablespoon black rice vinegar.
  • Boil on high until liquid thickens, stirring occasionally (about 8 minutes).

Serve:

  • Transfer ribs to a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve and enjoy!