Family meals will be richer with delicious and aromatic stir-fried dishes. TasteVN will share with you the secret to making 2 recipes for sweet and sour stir-fried ribs that are extremely flavorful, perfect for rice, with a super simple recipe. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Sweet and sour stir-fried ribs
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and sour stir-fried ribs Serves 4
Pork ribs 500 gr Bell pepper 3 pieces (each type a different color) Small onion 1 bulb Green onion 2 bulbs Garlic 1 bulb Chili 3 pieces Cilantro 1 tablespoon Vinegar 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil a little Tapioca starch a little Common seasoning a little (salt/pepper/seasoning powder/sugar)
Preparation Tools
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- To choose delicious bell peppers, you should select those with a shiny, smooth, thick skin, still have the stem firmly attached, feel heavy in hand, and have bright colors. These will be fresh and nutritious bell peppers.
- Do not choose soft, mushy bell peppers, with dark spots, dull colors, and cracks, as these are spoiled and lack nutrients.
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How to make Sweet and Sour Ribs
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Prepare the ribs
To clean the ribs and remove any unpleasant odor, wash them thoroughly with water, then place a pot on the stove and add a little salt. When the water boils, add the ribs and blanch for about 3 – 5 minutes.
Remove the ribs and place them in a bowl to drain, then marinate the ribs with 2 spoons of fish sauce, 1 spoon of sugar, and 1 spoon of seasoning for about 15 minutes.
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Prepare Bell Peppers and Onions
Chop the bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces. Next, prepare the sweet and sour sauce consisting of: 3 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 minced chili (you can adjust the amount to your taste), then stir well.
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Sour and Sweet Stir-fried Ribs
Put another pan on the stove, add a little oil, and sauté some minced shallots until fragrant. Next, add the bell peppers and stir-fry.
Then add the ribs to stir-fry together. When the bell peppers are nearly cooked, add the onions and sweet and sour sauce to stir-fry. Finally, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with a little water and add it to the stir-fried ribs until it thickens.
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Final Product
A plate of sour and sweet stir-fried ribs is fragrant, with a light sour taste and a bit of spiciness that will make you want to keep eating. The ribs can be enjoyed as a snack or served with white rice, which is very delicious.
2. Sour and Sweet Stir-fried Ribs (recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Ribs (recipe shared by users) For 4 people
Pork ribs 500 gr Tomato 1 piece Onion 1 bulb Lemon 1/2 piece Garlic 2 cloves Chopped shallots 2 teaspoons Chili 1 piece Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/pepper/sugar/seasoning powder/MSG)
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How to choose fresh, delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes with a smooth, shiny skin, plump and juicy, bright red color, and the stem still green.
- Avoid choosing those that are bruised or have small black spots, and have uneven colors of green and red.
- If you touch them and they feel too soft or too hard, or if there is juice coming out, it’s best not to buy them, as they may be spoiled.
See more: How to choose fresh, juicy tomatoes
How to prepare Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (recipe shared by users)
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Prepare and marinate the ribs
To clean the pork ribs and remove any odors, after purchasing, soak the ribs in diluted salt water or blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and let them drain.
Next, cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces about 2 finger lengths, then marinate the ribs with 1 spoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 teaspoons of chopped shallots, then mix well.
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Prepare other ingredients
Chop the garlic and chili finely. Clean the tomatoes and onions, then cut them into wedges.
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Make the fish sauce
To make the dipping sauce, put in a bowl the ingredients including 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 3 tablespoons of filtered water, minced garlic, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and then mix well.
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Fry the ribs and sweet-sour sauce
Heat a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, when the oil is hot, add the marinated ribs and fry until golden brown on all sides, then drain about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Continue to add the sweet and sour fish sauce and tomatoes, stir-fry for about 10 minutes on low heat until the sauce thickens, then add the onions and stir-fry for another 5 – 7 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and plate it.
Tip: You can add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch to make the sauce thicker and more viscous.
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Final Product
The family meal promises to be more appealing with the delicious sweet and sour ribs dish featuring tender and chewy rib pieces, a sour and sweet sauce that is rich in flavor, this will be a dish that goes perfectly with rice!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- Choose ribs that have a light pink to red color, press the meat with your hand and feel it bounce back, it should feel firm and not mushy.
- It is better to choose ribs with flat and small bones, as this type of rib has more meat and less bone compared to oversized ribs.
- Do not choose ribs that have a foul smell, the meat should not have a greenish color, be slimy, and should not bounce back when pressed.
See details: How to choose fresh and safe pork ribs
How to clean and deodorize pork ribs
- Method 1: To eliminate the smell of pork ribs, before cooking, blanch the ribs in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then rinse the ribs with cold water before cooking.
- Method 2: Additionally, you can use vinegar, lemon, or white wine to evenly apply on the ribs for about 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
- Method 3: Using shallots and garlic to marinate the ribs is also a very effective way to remove the odor while adding delicious flavors to the dish.
See details: How to clean and deodorize pork ribs.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- When buying onions, you should prioritize those that are medium-sized and round in shape because round onions are usually sweeter and crunchier than long onions.
- Next, choose onions with long roots, smooth skin, and tightly hugging the bulb inside because these are fresh onions, sweet in taste, not hollow or spongy.
- Avoid buying onions with short roots or cut roots, and those with loose skins that do not hug the bulb as these are old onions, which will be spongy instead of crispy and sweet when eaten.
How to cut onions without making your eyes sting
- To cut onions without making your eyes sting, you should cut them in a well-ventilated area such as under a range hood or by a window.
- Alternatively, use a thin slice of potato and rub it on both sides of the knife. Then use that knife to cut the onion. The starch layer in the potato helps inhibit the release of the enzyme that causes the smell in onions.
You can refer to the recipe for sweet and sour stir-fried ribs on the TasteVN YouTube channel!
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Hope that with these 2 recipes for sweet and sour stir-fried ribs, your family’s meals will be more diverse and delicious. TasteVN wishes you success!
