Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs for LNY

Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs

Ingredients (3-4 portions)

• 15g ginger (skin removed and sliced)
• 7 cloves garlic (whole with skin removed)
• 2 scallions
• 750g pork back ribs
• 1 tbsp oil
• 450ml water
• 70g rock sugar or 65g white sugar
• a pinch of salt

Vinegar mixture:

• 4 tbsp of Chinese Black Vinegar  
  
• 1 tbsp of light soy sauce (we offer gluten free option too)
  
• 1 tsp of dark soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a pot, pour cold water to cover the ribs and cook on medium heat.
2. Remove impurities and let the ribs sit in the low simmering water for another 2 minutes.
3. Remove the ribs, rinse and drain. Set aside.
4. On medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and return the ribs to the pot.
5. Stir fry the ribs until slightly brown.
6. Add in the sliced ginger, garlic and scallions. Stir fry until fragrant.
7. Pour the vinegar mixture into the pot and add the salt.
8. Add the rock sugar or sugar, pour in the hot water.
9. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
10. Cover the pot and let it cook for 30 minutes at medium low heat.
11. Discard the ginger, garlic and scallions.
12. Turn the heat up to medium high, cook the ribs further for another 10-15 mins or until the liquid has reduced and thickened.
13. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions. The sweet and sour pork ribs are ready to serve with a bowl of steamed rice.