Chinese
Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern
Pork Rib Shaanxi Stew
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 800g pork ribs, cut into 5cm pieces
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- • 4 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 star anise
- • 1 stick cinnamon
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 500ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the ribs in water for 3 minutes, skim the scum, drain, and rinse.
2
Phase 2
Brown the ribs in a dry pan until golden on all sides.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger, star anise, cinnamon, wines, soy sauces, and 500ml water, and simmer covered for 60 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the salt and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce.
5
Phase 5
Ladle into bowls with the rich sauce.