Receta de costillas agridulces chinas

Ingredientes

• 1 pound pork spare ribs, left as long individual ribs or cut crosswise into 1–2-inch pieces
• Water, as needed
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons michiu or Chinese rice cooking wine
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
• 2 red chili peppers, chopped, optional
• 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparación

1. 1

   Blanch the ribs: Place the ribs in a...: Blanch the ribs: Place the ribs in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for 2–3 minutes. Drain and discard the blanching water. Rinse the ribs briefly, checking chopped ribs for loose bone fragments, and drain well.

2. 2

   Melt the sugar: Heat the cooking oil in...: Melt the sugar: Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over low heat. Add the smashed garlic and brown sugar. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the sugar begins to melt. Do not let it burn.

3. 3

   Season the ribs: Add the ribs and stir...: Season the ribs: Add the ribs and stir to coat them in the sugar mixture. Add the michiu, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili peppers. Stir well.

4. 4

   Simmer: Add enough hot water to almost cover...: Simmer: Add enough hot water to almost cover the ribs. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer chopped 1–2-inch ribs for 25–35 minutes or longer ribs for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

5. 5

   Reduce the sauce: Remove the lid and increase...: Reduce the sauce: Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for another 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces into a thick, glossy sauce that coats the ribs.

6. 6

   Finish: Add the green onions and stir well....: Finish: Add the green onions and stir well. Turn off the heat and serve hot with steamed white rice.