How to prepare Stir-fried Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare and marinate the pork ribs
To eliminate the odor of the pork ribs, soak the ribs in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse multiple times with water, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Add to the pork ribs 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt powder, 1/4 tablespoon of pepper, mix well, and marinate the ribs for about 15 minutes.
Then add 1 tablespoon of crispy flour, and mix well.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Lemongrass, shallots, and garlic peeled and sliced. Remove seeds from chili and chop finely.
Then put all the chopped ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Note: If you do not blend them finely, you can also chop or use a mortar and pestle to crush the ingredients! -
Fried Ribs
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the ribs and fry over medium heat until both sides are cooked evenly, then remove and let them drain.
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Stir-fried Ribs
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add the ground ingredients and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 3 tablespoons of filtered water, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, then stir well.
Then add the fried ribs and stir until the water is reduced, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The stir-fried ribs with lemongrass and chili has an incredibly enticing aroma. The tender ribs are naturally sweet, absorbing the spices combined with the spicy and peppery taste of lemongrass and chili, sure to go well with rice!
2. Stir-fried ribs with lemongrass and lime
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried ribs with lemongrass and lime Serves 4
Pork ribs 600 g Minced lemongrass and chili 2 tablespoons Chúc leaves 10 leaves Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Young lemongrass 10 stalks (shredded) Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 220 ml All-purpose flour 4 tablespoons
What are Chúc leaves? Are they lime leaves?
- The Chúc tree (also known as Thai lime or Kaffir lime) produces larger fruits than regular limes, with bumpy skin, high water content, a tangy taste, and a strong, lingering aroma.
- The leaves and fruits of Chúc have a unique flavor that strongly stimulates the sense of smell and digestive juices, often used to eliminate the fishy taste of ingredients like beef, chicken, eel, snake, etc.
- The Chúc tree is easy to grow, very hardy, drought-resistant, and bears fruit once a year during the rainy season.
- The leaves and fruits of Chúc have many uses and are often used in cuisine to prepare salads, stir-fries, steaming, braising, etc.
Where to buy Chúc leaves?
Chúc leaves are a relatively common cooking spice, and you can find them at vegetable stalls in local markets or order them on e-commerce sites specializing in spices.
How to make Lemon Lemongrass Stir-fried Ribs
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Prepare the ribs
Buy the ribs and cut them into bite-sized pieces, wash them clean and then use a knife to make a lengthwise cut along the bone of the rib section.
Tip: To eliminate the unpleasant smell of the meat, put a pot on the stove, add a little salt, and when the water boils, blanch the ribs for about 3 – 5 minutes to firm up the meat. Remove the blanched ribs and rinse them again with cold water, then place them in a colander to drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the chives, shake off excess water, then cut 7 leaves into small pieces, leaving 3 leaves whole.
Wash the young lemongrass, shake off excess water, then use your hands to peel and shred it into small strands.
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Marinate and braise the ribs
After cleaning the fresh ribs and letting them drain, place the ribs in a large bowl, marinate with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of minced lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of minced chili, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix well so that the spices penetrate the ribs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, sauté until fragrant. When the garlic turns golden and releases its aroma, add the marinated ribs and stir-fry quickly.
When the ribs are seared, add 1/2 cup of plain water, cover, and braise for about 15 minutes. After braising, open the lid to check if the ribs are tender and the water has mostly evaporated, then turn off the heat and transfer the ribs to a bowl.
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Marinate and fry the lemongrass
After shredding the young lemongrass, place it in a large bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of flour, and mix well so that the flour coats each lemongrass strand evenly.
Heat a pan with 200ml of cooking oil over high heat, wait until the oil is very hot, then drop in 3 whole kaffir lime leaves to fry until crispy, then remove. Next, add the flour-coated young lemongrass to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, then remove and drain the oil.
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Stir-fry ribs
After the ribs are braised and cooked, place them in a bowl and mix well with 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir well so that the flour coats the ribs evenly.
Continue to heat the oil in a pan over high heat until it is hot, then drop each piece of rib into the oil to fry until golden brown on all sides, then remove and drain the oil.
Pour off most of the oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon, then add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic along with 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass and chili, and 1 tablespoon of minced scallions to fry until fragrant.
When the garlic is golden and fragrant, add the crispy fried ribs and stir well to coat the ribs with garlic and lemongrass chili, then turn off the heat. The dish is now complete and ready to be enjoyed.
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Final Product
The dish is presented extremely attractively with a layer of crispy golden young lemongrass underneath, topped with marinated tender ribs coated in a thin, crispy layer, fragrant, and garnished with a few fried chives for added aroma. The garlic, onion, and lemongrass oil coating the shiny ribs makes the dish even more delicious and appealing.
This is a unique and addictive dish that will definitely make you unable to put down your chopsticks. What could be better than having the whole family gather around for a weekend meal with delicious, fragrant lemongrass and lime ribs that whet your appetite?
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- Choose pork ribs that are light pink in color, and when pressed, they should have some elasticity.
- Choose ribs with flat, small bones as this type will have more meat than ribs with large bones.
- Do not buy ribs that are pale green, have mushy meat, or have a rotten smell or strange odor.
How to eliminate the odor from pork ribs
- Wash the pork ribs multiple times and then briefly boil them in hot water for about 2 minutes to remove the odor.
- Additionally, you can add some white onion and a bit of alcohol to the boiling water to help eliminate the smell.
See details: Tips to eliminate the odor of various meats
Above is an article guiding 2 recipes for stir-fried ribs with lemongrass and chili and delicious lemongrass lemon for a family meal that is very simple and easy to execute, which anyone can do. Wishing you success with these recipes!
*Images and recipes referenced from 2 YouTube channels HỒN VIỆT FOOD and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay.
