Eggplant & Spareribs in Oyster Sauce Recipe

Name: Eggplant & Spareribs in Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/2 pounds Pork Spareribs Cut In Bite Size Pieces; ⅓ cups Fish Sauce; 1 whole Shallot, Sliced Thinly; 6 cups Water; 1 pound Ripe Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 whole Large Eggplant Or 4 Japanese Eggplants, Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar; ⅓ cups Oyster Sauce; 1 bunch Green Onions

Servings: persons

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Cook ribs.
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Rinse ribs thoroughly with water .
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Combine ribs, fish sauce and shallot and mix until well blended.
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Place in a Dutch oven or similar pot on medium high heat for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow for fish sauce to completely absorb into the meat.
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Add 6 cups of water, return to medium high heat to boil.
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Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes and simmer for 40 minutes, scooping off any foam that accumulates on top.
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Prepare eggplants.
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While ribs are cooking, soak eggplants in water, enough to cover them entirely.
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Add 2 Tablespoons of salt and let it soak until ribs are ready.
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Once ribs have simmered for 40 minutes, drain the eggplant and add to ribs and simmer for 30 minutes
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Stir fry.
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When eggplant becomes soft, drain all liquid.
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Return to medium high heat.
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Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
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Add oyster sauce and stir for 2-3 minutes until each rib is coated.
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Add salt to taste.
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Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green onions.
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You can serve this dish with white or brown rice.
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Enjoy this SARAPLICIOUS!
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dish.

186

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/2 pounds Pork Spareribs Cut In Bite Size Pieces, ⅓ cups Fish Sauce, 1 whole Shallot, Sliced Thinly, 6 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Eggplant & Spareribs in Oyster Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Eggplant & Spareribs in Oyster Sauce

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