Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 320 g spareribs; 7 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ tablespoon sugar; 1 ¼ tablespoons sour plum sauce; ¾ tablespoon preserved soya bean paste; 1 teaspoon cornflour; 2 fresh small-sized red chilies; 6 shallots; 1 12 slices gingerroot; 4 garlic cloves; rice

Servings: persons

1
rinse spare ribs with running water.
2
cut spare ribs into 6 cm pieces.
3
add garlic, ginger and shallots into a mortar.
4
use the pestle to pound the mixture.
5
add the vegetable oil into the pan.
6
heat oil before cooking the spare ribs.
7
put in the pounded mixture and stir until fragrant.
8
add in the preserved soya bean paste and spare ribs.
9
stir for one minute.
10
put in 1 1/2 rice bowls of water, chili, light soya sauce, sour plum sauce and sugar.
11
simmer until spare ribs are tender cooked.
12
dissolve the cornflour in 1 1/2 tablespoons of water.
13
add in the diluted cornflour to the pan.
14
when the gravy starts to thicken, remove from heat.
15
serve the sweet & sour spare ribs while hot with plain steamed rice.

413

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 320 g spareribs, 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ tablespoon sugar, 1 ¼ tablespoons sour plum sauce, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs

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