Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Pork Spare Ribs (Suon Xao Chua Ngot)
What is Sườn Xào Chua Ngọt?
Sườn Xào Chua Ngọt is a Vietnamese sweet and sour pork ribs stir fry. Bite-sized pieces of pork spare ribs are pan-fried, then simmered until tender in a sweet, savory, and sour tomato-based sauce. It’s often stir-fried with vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, and pineapples and eaten with steamed rice for a complete and well-balanced meal.
What You Will Need
Pork Rib - You can use any cut of pork ribs: baby back ribs, spareribs, St. Louis ribs, and country ribs. These are the four most common cuts of pork ribs and only differ from where they originate on the pig. Pork spare ribs are more commonly sold, and ...
How to Make It
Step 1. Cleaning ribs (optional but recommended)
To ensure the best flavor, it is recommended to clean the pork ribs before cooking. One method commonly used in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cooking is parboiling. This process helps remove impurities and any lingering unpleasant odor from the pork. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add ribs, and boil for about 8 minutes or until scum (the impurities) floats to the top. Remove from water, rinse, and drain dry.
Step 2: Marinate the ribs and make the sauce
Marinate the ribs with the dry seasonings (salt and ground black pepper) for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sweet and sour tomato sauce by combining the sauce ingredients (water, cornstarch, Maggi seasoning sauce or soy sauce, and lemon juice).
Step 3. Pan-fry the ribs until golden brown
In a large skillet or pan, heat oil on medium-high. Add shallots and garlic and pan-fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the marinated pork ribs and pan fry until they develop a beautiful golden brown exterior. Add a splash of water and cover with a lid. Continue cooking until pork ribs are chopstick tender.
Step 4: Add aromatics and vegetables
Once the ribs are tender, incorporate dense vegetables first such as bell peppers, and softer vegetables such as pineapples and mushrooms last.
Step 5: Add sauce
Pour the prepared sweet and sour tomato sauce into the pan with the ribs and vegetables. Allow the ingredients to simmer together, ensuring that the sauce coats everything evenly. Cook until sauce thickens then turn off heat. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Bạn đã thích câu chuyện này ?
Hãy chia sẻ bằng cách nhấn vào nút bên trên
Truy cập trang web của chúng tôi và xem tất cả các bài viết khác!