Preserved Plum Braised Pork Ribs

Cooking StepsHow to cook Preserved Plum Braised Pork Ribs step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Prepare fresh pork ribs (3 racks).

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   Step 2

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3. 
   Step 3

   Gather preserved plums, rock sugar, ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and rice cakes.

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4. 
   Step 4

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5. 
   Step 5

   Place ribs in cold water, add the aromatics trio (scallion, ginger, cooking wine) and blanch for 3 minutes. Remove and drain.

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   Step 6

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7. 
   Step 7

   Leave a little oil in the pan, add a small handful of rock sugar and slowly melt it over low heat.

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   Step 8

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   Step 9

   Continue cooking until the sugar turns a deep amber color.

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    Step 10

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11. 
    Step 11

    Add the ribs and quickly stir-fry to coat evenly in the caramel. Add 2 tablespoons light soy sauce.

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    Step 12

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    Step 13

    Add 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce.

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    Step 14

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15. Step 15

    Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.

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16. Step 16

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17. Step 17

    Stir-fry evenly, then add the prepared aromatics (preserved plums, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves).

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18. Step 18

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19. Step 19

    Pour in boiling water until the ribs are just covered.

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20. Step 20

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21. Step 21

    Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes. Uncover, add rice cakes and continue braising for 5 minutes. Finally, reduce the sauce until thick and glossy.

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23. Step 23

    The ribs should be fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice cakes delightfully chewy!

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25. Step 25

    Ribs + preserved plums + rice cakes — an amazing combination! The sauce over rice is absolutely divine.

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    Sweet and tangy — guaranteed to open up your appetite! And those preserved plums are delicious too!

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