Wuxi Fried Spare Ribs Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 in a wok heat 6 tbsp oil, when hot add the blanched ribs in the hot oil and shallow fry for 8 to 10 minutes until ribs are evenly light golden on all sides.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 discard most of the oil, retain only 2 tbsp back with the ribs in the wok.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 then add 2 roughly chopped spring onions, 4 cloves sliced garlic ,1 cm sliced ginger and fry for 10 seconds.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 add 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 ltr water and bring to a boil.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 the and 2 tbsp red bean curd sauce, 1 tbsp rock sugar, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 star anise, ½ tsp cloves ,½ tsp fennel seeds.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 cover the wok, reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 to 1 ½ hour until the meat is tender.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 transfer toa dish, garnish and serve hot.