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Crispy Garlic Spare Ribs Stir-Fry

A must-try Chinese garlic pork ribs recipe! Perfectly golden and coated in savory seasonings.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g pork spare ribs chopped into 5cm pieces

Aromatics & Vegetables

  • 1 whole garlic minced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 green chili diced
  • 1 red chili diced
  • 3 scallions 2 tied into knots, 1 chopped for garnish

Seasonings

  • 2 tsp light soy sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp Chinese salt & pepper seasoning
  • 10 ml cooking wine
  • 3 slices ginger

Oil

  • 5 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

Prep the ribs

  • Soak the chopped ribs in plenty of water for 30 minutes, changing the water 2–3 times to remove blood and odor. Drain well.
  • Add ribs to a pot of cold water with 10ml cooking wine, 3 slices ginger, and the tied scallions. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Skim off the foam. Drain and set aside.

Pan-fry the ribs

  • Heat 5 tbsp oil in a pan until moderately hot (around 60% heat – you should feel heat if you hover your palm above the pan).
  • Add ribs in a single layer. Fry on low heat for 5–6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy.
  • Remove the ribs. Pour out excess oil, leaving just a little for stir-frying.

Stir-fry and season

  • In the same pan, add the minced garlic, diced onion, and diced chilies. Stir-fry on medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the fried ribs back in and stir to combine.
  • Season with 2 tsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame seeds, and ½ tsp Chinese salt & pepper seasoning.
  • Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes so the flavor coats every rib.

Serve

  • Plate the ribs and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot!