Indulge in the rich flavors of Asia with these tender and succulent pork ribs, braised to perfection in a savory sauce infused with ginger, bean garlic paste, and dark soy sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in.

Asian Braised Pork Ribs

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Asian Braised Pork Ribs are a delight to the senses and great dinner meal. The pre-boiled ribs are slow cooked in a fragrant sauce, allowing the tender meat to absorb the deep, velvety flavors. Serve with steamed brown rice or noodles to soak up the rich, savory sauce.

STARTING GUIDE
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cooking Time: 90 mins
  • Total Time: 115 mins
  • Calories (AI Generated): 720
  • Fat (AI Generated): 50g
  • Carbs (AI Generated): 20g
  • Protein (AI Generated): 45g
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Rack of Pork Ribs Cut to Individual Ribs (Baby Back or St. Luis Style)
  • 2 Tablespoons Bean Garlic Paste (Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce - Best Ingredients)
  • 1/4 cup dark sauce (2 tablespoons for Baby Back)
  • Say Sauce to Taste, About 1 Tablespoon (Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Chinese Wine (Hsing Rice Cooking Wine)
  • 2 Cups of Boiling Water (Add Enough to Cover Meat)
  • 2 Inches of Sliced Ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Organic Avocado Oil
  • 1 Star Anise (Optional)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Crushed and Peeled (Optional)
  • 1 Cup Brown Rice
  • 4 Sweet or Japanese Purple Potatoes
  • 1 Daikon Radish Cut into Half and Sliced into 1/4 in Thick
GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare Side Dishes

  • Prepare brown rice (1 cup rice = 2 cups water)
  • Prepare potatoes
  • Steam it per your steamer direction (90 min on mine machine)

Step 1: Pre-Boil Ribs

  • Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the ribs.
  • Add sliced ginger and optional Star Anise and Garlic Cloves (if using).
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Carefully add the pork ribs after boiling aromas for 2 minutes.
  • Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and set ribs aside.

Step 2: Braise Ribs

  • Add avocado oil to wok and heat up wok on high.
  • Add ribs and brown it.
  • Add Chinese cooking wine and cook covered until wine is reduced in half.
  • Add bean garlic paste, mix for 1 min.
  • Add Dark soy sauce.
  • Add Soy sauce to taste (might not be needed)
  • Add Hot water.
  • Add sliced daikon.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and put wok cover. Simmer, covered, for 1.5-2 hours or until ribs are tender. Takes less time for baby back ribs, about 1 hour. Should be soft.

Step 3: Finish and Serve

  • Remove ribs from sauce.
  • Serve along brown rice and potatoes.
NOTES

For tender ribs, ensure they're fully submerged in liquid.

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