Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare pork ribs and chop them into pieces about two inches long.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put water in a pot, add the pork ribs to the cold water, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking wine to remove the fishy smell, and blanch until the foam is removed.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch the pork ribs and rinse them clean. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add the pork ribs, ginger slices, scallion segments, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 58 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Prepare water, add a little MSG, chicken bouillon, and salt, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Mix well to make a cornstarch slurry.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Two tablespoons of rice vinegar

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   4 tablespoons of white sugar

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   50 grams of starch

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Once the pork ribs are cooked, drain off the excess water and coat them with a layer of dry cornstarch.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    In a separate pot, heat oil and sauté scallions, ginger, cilantro, and star anise until fragrant. Remove the scallions, ginger, cilantro, and star anise, leaving only the oil. Return the oil to 6 % of its maximum temperature and add the pork ribs. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Heat oil in a pan, add half a spoonful of sugar and stir to caramelize.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add half of the minced garlic after caramelizing the sugar.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add white sugar, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, chopped green onion, chopped ginger, and the remaining chopped garlic. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Add the fried ribs and stir-fry until they are evenly coated with the prepared sauce.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Add chopped cilantro, sprinkle with white sesame seeds, stir-fry briefly, and then plate.