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Exclusive Sour Plum Ribs

Exclusive Sour Plum Ribs

Glazed pork ribs simmer in a glossy sauce of sour plums, their fruity tang balancing the caramelized sweetness. The meat turns tender enough to slide off the bone, coated in a lacquered sauce that is bright, sticky, and completely finger-licking.

Instructions

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    Clean the ribs thoroughly (wash with salt and flour).

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    Preparation: ginger, garlic, shallots.

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    Sour plum.

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    Needs to be crushed to release flavor easily.

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    Heat the pan with a little oil, and put the ribs in to fry over medium heat.

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    Pan the other side until both sides are slightly crispy and fragrant.

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    Add ginger, garlic, and shallots and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar, and stir-fry evenly.

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    Put the sour plums in.

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    Add boiling water to the level of the ingredients.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat.

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    Change to medium-low heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for more than 30 minutes (the level of tenderness depends on personal preference).

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    After braising for about twenty-five minutes, add a spoonful of fragrant vinegar and continue to cook for about ten more minutes.

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    Finally, cook until the sauce thickens.

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    After the sauce is reduced, the color is bright red and very appetizing.

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    Finished product image.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • spare ribs
    700 g
  • sour plum
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger
    a pinch
  • Garlic
    a pinch
  • Shallot
    a pinch

Seasonings

  • oil
    to taste
  • Soy sauce
    a pinch
  • dark soy sauce
    a pinch
  • Aromatic vinegar
    to taste
  • Sugar
    a pinch