Let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN to see how to make delicious fried dishes with ribs that are incredibly simple and addictive, featuring honey fried ribs and lemongrass chili fried ribs right here!
1. Honey Fried Ribs
Preparation Time
50 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Honey Fried Ribs Serves 2
Pork ribs 500 gr Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 5 cloves Green onions 3 stalks Honey 5 tablespoons MSG 1/2 tablespoon Pepper 1/2 tablespoon Chili powder 1/2 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cornstarch 1 tablespoon
How to Make Honey Fried Ribs
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Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the shallots, green onions, and garlic.
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Prepare the ribs
Clean the ribs by rubbing them with salt and then rinsing them with water, use a knife to cut the ribs into individual pieces, chopping them into bite-sized sections.
Blanch the ribs in boiling water for about 1 minute to firm up the meat, then remove and rinse with cold water, and let them drain.
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Marinate the ribs
Add to the ribs successively 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of minced scallions, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of honey. Then mix well to ensure the rib meat absorbs all the spices. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Make the sauce
In a bowl, combine the remaining fish sauce, MSG, chili powder, pepper, and honey along with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, stirring well to dissolve the mixture.
Tip: You can add annatto oil to make the dish more visually appealing!
Add 20ml of water to the tapioca flour and mix well until dissolved.
Tip: You can substitute tapioca flour with cornstarch as well.
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Fry the ribs
At this point, put the marinated ribs into the hot oil pan and fry over medium heat until golden brown, then take them out and let them drain.
Tip:
- You can use chopsticks to touch the bottom of the pan; if you see bubbles rising, the oil is hot enough to add the ribs.
- If you are afraid of oil splattering, you can add a little salt or 1-2 chili peppers to the oil pan.
- You should frequently turn the ribs to ensure they cook evenly.
Continue to add chopped onion and garlic to the pan to sauté until golden, then add the previously prepared sauce, stirring well over low heat. After that, add the ribs and stir for about 5 minutes, seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
Add the bowl of cornstarch that you just mixed, and stir well.
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Finished product
The pieces of ribs are tender and delicious with eye-catching colors, and you can easily smell the aroma of honey blended with spices creating an irresistible taste. You can enjoy them with a bowl of hot rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, or fresh vegetables for a delightful meal!
2. Fried Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili
Preparation Time
45 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 2
Pork Ribs 400 gr Seasoning Powder 1 teaspoon Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon MSG 1 teaspoon Chili 6 pieces Garlic 5 cloves Lemongrass 5 stalks
How to Prepare Fried Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the Ingredients
Lemongrass and garlic are crushed and chopped finely together with the chili.
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Prepare the Ribs
The ribs are washed clean with salt, then cut along the rib bone into pieces and chopped into bite-sized chunks.
Tip: You can soak the ribs in a little white wine and then wash them with water to eliminate the fishy smell of the ribs.
Add garlic, lemongrass, chopped chili, and seasoning to the ribs, mix well, and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Fry the ribs
Put the ribs into the hot oil pan and fry on low heat, stirring evenly. At this point, leave the remaining lemongrass, garlic, and chili from the marinated meat aside until the meat is slightly golden, then add them in and stir well, until the ribs are truly golden brown, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product
The ribs are rich in lemongrass flavor, slightly spicy chili, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong meaty aroma that tastes amazing when served with hot rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- You should choose ribs with less fat and more lean meat, or select loin ribs for a tastier dish!
- If buying from a traditional market, you should go early in the morning when there are more choices and the ribs are fresher.
- Choose pieces of ribs that have a light pink color and are elastic when pressed.
- Do not choose ribs that are dark in color or too pale, feel slimy to the touch, and smell bad.
- It is advisable to choose flat, small ribs as they usually have more meat, but avoid choosing ribs that are too small because the pigs were slaughtered before reaching the required weight, resulting in less tasty meat and you cannot be sure that the pig was healthy.
Tips to make the dish more delicious
- When frying ribs, fry them over low heat to allow the meat to absorb the spices evenly; when the meat is golden brown, take the ribs out before turning off the heat, which helps reduce oil absorption compared to turning off the heat abruptly.
- When frying, ensure the ribs are lightly golden (you can use a spoon to gently poke inside, if the meat is no longer red and just cooked, it’s good) to make the ribs more tender and delicious.
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Try the recipe that TasteVN shares with you, and modify it to make your family meals even tastier. Wishing you success with the dish!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Món Ăn Ngon.
