If you want to change things up for your daily meals, let TasteVN suggest 2 recipes for delicious and easy-to-make braised pork ribs in milk and braised starfruit. Go to the kitchen to make these tasty braised dishes right away!
1. Braised Pork Ribs in Milk
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Pork Ribs in Milk For 2 people
Pork ribs 500 gr Condensed milk 2 tablespoons Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning/ salt A little
How to choose and where to buy condensed milk
- You can easily find condensed milk at markets, supermarkets, grocery stores, or reputable e-commerce sites like bachhoaxanh.com
- When buying, carefully observe the brand label and packaging, and pay attention to the product’s expiration date.
- If you have time, you can make condensed milk at home following the recipe that TasteVN has provided.
See details: How to make safe and simple homemade condensed milk
How to prepare Braised Pork Ribs in Milk
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Prepare the ribs
After buying, cut the pork ribs into small pieces for easy eating, then clean the ribs with salt water, rinse thoroughly with clean water several times and let them dry.
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Marinate the ribs
Add the ribs and 1 tablespoon of minced shallots into a pot and stir briefly. Then add 2 tablespoons of condensed milk and mix well, marinating the ribs for about 1 hour.
Tip: If you have time, you can marinate the ribs overnight in the refrigerator refrigerator to make the ribs more delicious and flavorful.
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Simmering with milk
Place a pot on the stove and turn the heat to high, cooking until the marinade reduces and the ribs turn brown, then add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 2 teaspoons of seasoning, stir well, and add 120ml of clean water.
Reduce the heat to low, stirring the meat continuously for about 35 – 45 minutes until the liquid reduces and the meat is colored, then turn off the heat and plate the dish on a plate.
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Final product
The simmered ribs with milk have a simple preparation method; when you bite into a piece of rib, you will feel the tenderness and rich flavor of the meat along with the sweet and fatty taste from the milk, all creating a dish that, while simple, is extremely appealing.
2. Ribs simmered with star fruit
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Ribs with Starfruit Serves 3 people
Pork ribs 500 gr Sour starfruit 5 fruits Green onions 5 stalks Shallots 4 bulbs Garlic 4 cloves Hot chili 3 fruits Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper/ MSG)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Starfruit
- For braised ribs with starfruit, you can choose either unripe (green) or ripe starfruit.
- For ripe starfruit, you should select those that are just ripe, still fresh, crisp, not bruised, and without black spots or bruises. Avoid buying overripe starfruit as it will be mushy and not tasty when cooked.
- For green starfruit, do not choose overly immature fruits as they will be sour; instead, select fresh ones with smooth green skin, free from worms or bruises.
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How to Prepare Braised Ribs with Starfruit
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Preparing the Ribs
Cut the purchased ribs into bite-sized pieces.
To help clean the pork ribs and remove any odor, dissolve a little salt in warm water and soak the ribs for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse well and let drain.
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Preparing Other Ingredients
Wash the starfruit and then cut it into thin slices.
Chop the green onions, garlic, and shallots finely.
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Stir-fry star fruit
Place a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, then add 2 tablespoons of sugar and cook over low heat until the mixture turns a caramel color, you will have caramel sauce.
Tip: To save time, you can buy ready-made caramel sauce at spice shops, supermarkets, or Bách hóa XANH
Add star fruit and chili to the pan and stir-fry evenly over medium heat for about 2 – 3 minutes.
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Braised Ribs
Add the ribs and 200ml of water to the pan, season with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce.
Stir well, then cover the pan, and braise for about 30 – 40 minutes on low heat until the water reduces, then adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve on a plate.
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Final Product
The starfruit braised ribs dish will offer a unique flavor, combining the sourness of starfruit with the sweetness and tenderness of the ribs, along with the appealing colors of the dish making it a must-try.
How to choose delicious pork ribs
- Fresh pork ribs should have a light pink color, be elastic when pressed, and not have a rancid smell.
- You should choose ribs with small, flat bones. This type of rib has more meat and less bone compared to large, round ribs.
- Avoid ribs that have a foul smell, pale meat, are slimy, and lack elasticity when pressed with your hand.
How to clean pork meat to avoid bad smell
- You can use white wine, ginger, salt, lemon, or vinegar to rub on the meat and let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes before rinsing it with water.
- Additionally, while marinating the meat, you can roast a shallot, peel it, crush it, and marinate it with the meat to effectively remove the bad smell.
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Just now were 2 detailed methods for making braised pork ribs in milk and braised starfruit that are extremely appealing, unique in flavor, bringing a new taste to the family’s meal. TasteVN wishes you success in the kitchen!
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