Braised pork ribs with rice cake

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Break the rice cakes into pieces and place them in a container. Pour in water and soak them for later use.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the ribs and put them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim off the foam on the surface with a spoon. Then remove the ribs and drain them or pat them dry with kitchen paper.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cut the scallions into small sections, slice the ginger, and prepare rock sugar, cinnamon, star anise, and dried red chilies.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat some cooking oil in a pot until it reaches 50% of its maximum temperature. Add rock sugar and stir-fry over low heat until the rock sugar melts. Then add the ribs and stir-fry evenly to coat them with the sugar.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add scallion segments, ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon, and dried red chilies, and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cooking wine, and stir-fry until the ribs are colored.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Pour in enough water to cover the ribs, making sure there's plenty of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about an hour.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   After the ribs are cooked, add the rice cakes to the pot and continue to simmer over medium-low heat 8 5 .

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Once the rice cakes are soft and chewy, add a suitable amount of salt, turn up the heat and stir-fry until the sauce thickens. Be careful not to reduce the sauce too much.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    A dish of tender and juicy braised pork ribs with rice cakes is ready! It's a delicious and visually appealing dish, perfect for entertaining guests during the Spring Festival!