Chinese Takeout-Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs

Name: Chinese Takeout-Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 946 milliliters cooking oil; 1 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced into a couple of slabs; 4 servings Kosher salt; 3 Tbsps Shaoxing rice wine; 2 scallions, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoons sesame oil, optional; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 454 grams spare ribs, preferably cut into 2-inch sections; 1 Tbsp Chinkiang vinegar; 4 Tbsps white sugar

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chinese Takeout-Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 2477 calories, 18g of protein, and 264g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of chinkiang vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the vinegar you could follow this main course with the Vinegar Pie as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully dry ribs with paper towels, then add to oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning and agitating occasionally as they cook. Using a slotted spoon or chopsticks, transfer ribs to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.

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Pour all but 3 tablespoons of the oil in the wok. Return wok to medium heat and heat oil until shimmering.

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Add the scallions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Add the ribs and stir-fry for a minute longer.

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Carefuly add enough water to cover the ribs at least ¾ of the way, about 1 cup.

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Add the soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Simmer over low heat until the ribs are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. As the liquid reduces, turn the ribs and spoon the liquid over them.

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When the sauce has reduced to syrupy consistency, add the vinegar and cook for a few minutes longer. Turn off the heat, drizzle in the sesame oil if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Servings:

946milliliters

cooking oil 1

2-inch piece of ginger, sliced into a couple of slabs 4servings

Kosher salt 3Tbsps

Shaoxing rice wine 2

scallions, roughly chopped 1teaspoons

sesame oil, optional 2teaspoons

soy sauce 454grams

spare ribs, preferably cut into 2-inch sections 1Tbsp

Chinkiang vinegar 4Tbsps

white sugar

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Birichino Jurassic Park Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 26 dollars per bottle.