Preserved Plum Braised Pork Ribs

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

Cooking Process

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   Prepare fresh pork ribs (3 racks).

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

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   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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   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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   Continue cooking until the sugar turns a deep amber color.

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

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    Add 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce.

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    Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.

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

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    Pour in boiling water until the ribs are just covered.

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

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    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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