Recipe: Wuxi Spareribs 🥢
Description: Delve into the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine with these Wuxi Spareribs. Tender meat marinated in a heavenly sauce, served over steamed rice, promises a delightful dining experience.
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Calories: 364.4 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scallion |
| 1 | Medium-dry sherry |
| 1 | Dark soy sauce |
| 1/3 | Rice wine |
| 1 | Soy sauce |
| 1 | Fresh ginger |
| 3 | Star anise |
| 1 | Cinnamon sticks |
| 3 cups | Water |
| 1 1/2 | Fresh coarse ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Cornstarch |
| 1 | Rock sugar |
| 1 | Sesame oil |
| 1 | Fresh cilantro |
| 1 | Chopped scallion |
Instructions:
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Blanch Scallion: In a 4-quart pot of boiling water, blanch the whole scallion until softened, approximately 1 minute. Transfer the scallion to a work surface.
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Boil Ribs: Return the pot of water to a boil. Add the ribs to the boiling water and bring it back to a boil. Immediately drain the ribs in a colander.
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Prepare Pot: Transfer the drained ribs to a wide 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy pot. Carefully tie the blanched scallion into a knot and add it to the pot with the ribs.
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Simmer Ribs: Add rice wine, soy sauces, 3 cups of water, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, rock sugar, and black pepper to the pot with ribs. Simmer, covered, until the meat is just tender, about 1 hour.
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Reduce Sauce: Remove the lid and boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by three-fourths and the meat is very tender, about 20 minutes more.
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Thicken Sauce: Whisk together cornstarch and the remaining tablespoon of water in a cup. Reduce the heat to moderate and add the cornstarch mixture to the ribs. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
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Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve the Wuxi Spareribs sprinkled with chopped scallion and fresh cilantro, alongside steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips:
- For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the ribs in the sauce overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a nutritious and balanced meal.
Enjoy the rich and savory taste of these Wuxi Spareribs, a true culinary delight that will transport you to the streets of China with every bite! 🇨🇳
