Beijing Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
Ingredients
🍖 Beijing Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs - Distinctive Dish
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4 people
⏱️ Preparation time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cooking time: 50 minutes
🕒 Total time: 70 minutes
Beijing sweet and sour pork ribs is a perfect combination of harmonious sweet and sour flavors and the distinctive aroma of Beijing cuisine. With a crispy exterior and tender, sweet ribs, this will surely become a favorite dish for family meals.
🛒 Ingredients Needed
Main Ingredients
- 1kg pork ribscut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 tablespoons Shaoxing winecan be substituted with medium dry sherry or glutinous rice wine
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- A small pinch ground black pepper
- 1 egg white
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons ketchupcan be substituted with tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 100ml water
- A few drops sesame oil
🔪 Ingredient Preparation
Preparing ribs
- If buying ribs at the supermarket, you can ask the butcher to cut them into bite-sized pieces
- Rinse the ribs clean and drain
Preparing seasonings
- Crush and finely chop the garlic
- Measure all seasonings according to the recipe
👨🍳 Cooking Instructions
Mix ribs with egg white, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and black pepper
Marinate the ribs for about 1 hour to absorb the flavors
Pour cooking oil to a depth of about 2cm in the pot, choose a small pot to save oil
Mix cornstarch with ribs and knead evenly to coat with a light batter
Heat the oil until slightly hot, when you dip a chopstick and hear a slight crackling sound, add the ribs and fry until golden
Reduce heat to medium, when the ribs are golden, increase heat to achieve a beautiful amber color
Remove the ribs onto paper towels to drain
Take about 2 tablespoons of oil from the oil you just fried, add minced garlic and fry until golden
Add ketchup, reduce heat, add 100ml water and soy sauce
Wait for the mixture to simmer gently, then add the ribs and stir evenly
Add a few drops of sesame oil to enhance the appealing flavor
Stir for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and the ribs are evenly coated
🍽️ Serving and Consumption
Beijing sweet and sour pork ribs have an attractive appearance with a glossy sauce coating each piece of rib. The characteristic harmonious sweet and sour flavor of this dish pairs excellently with hot steamed rice. You can sprinkle some scallions to add extra flavor and color to the dish.
Pro tip: To make the ribs more delicious, you should choose tender ribs and marinate them long enough to absorb the flavors. When frying, control the heat so that the ribs cook evenly without burning. If you don’t have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute it with glutinous rice wine or medium dry sherry.
❤️ Conclusion
Beijing sweet and sour pork ribs with harmonious sweet and sour flavors and distinctive aroma is an excellent choice for those who love Chinese cuisine. With this detailed and easy-to-follow recipe, you can easily recreate this dish at home to treat your family. Try it today to experience the special flavors of this dish!
