Chinese

Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs

Ribs simmered then reduced in black vinegar and sugar until every piece is lacquered.

DinnerMedium
Family Favourite
High Protein
Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Total

45 min

Serves

4

Per serving

706 kcal

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Blanch the pork ribs briefly in boiling water and drain them.

  2. Step 2: Brown the ribs in the vegetable oil with the sliced fresh ginger and spring onion.

  3. Step 3: Add the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar and water.

  4. Step 4: Cover and simmer until the ribs are tender.

  5. Step 5: Uncover and reduce over higher heat until the sauce coats the ribs, then scatter with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Serves
4

Quantities update automatically for 4 servings.

  • 800 gPork ribs — cut into short pieces
  • 60 mlBlack vinegar
  • 3 tbspSugar
  • 3 tbspLight soy sauce
  • 1 tspDark soy sauce
  • 3 tbspShaoxing wine
  • 25 gFresh ginger — sliced
  • 3 stalksSpring onion — cut into lengths
  • 2 tbspVegetable oil
  • 400 mlWater
  • 1 tspSesame seeds — toasted
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Nutrition

Nutrition per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Not yet reviewed.

Calories
706 kcal
Protein
37.3 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
54.2 g
Saturated fat
17.1 g
Fibre
0.7 g
Sugar
12.1 g
Sodium
870 mg

These figures are estimates for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice.