Salt & Pepper Spareribs

1. 1

   Wash the spareribs and chop into pieces, 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide (5 cm by 2cm ).

2. 2

   Mix the rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons water into a paste.

3. 3

   Add the spareribs and stir to coat well.

4. 4

   Heat the oil the work over high heat to 350oF (180oc), or until a piece of scallion or ginger sizzles and moves around quickly when tossed into the oil.

5. 5

   Add the spareribs and deep-fry for 1 minute. Remove, drain, and set aside.

6. 6

   Reheat the oil to 400oF (205oc), or until a piece of scallion or ginger browns quickly and a haze appears above the oil.

7. 7

   Add the spareribs and deep-fry until they are browned and rise to the surface.

8. 8

   Remove, drain well, and place in a serving dish.

9. 9

   Place two piles of pepper-salt on the edges of the dish as a dip, serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.