Sour tamarind ribs promise to be a wonderful suggestion for the family’s meal with delicious ribs and the rich sweet and sour flavor from the braising sauce. Let’s join TasteVN get cooking right away with this enticing braised dish, with 2 preparation methods shared below!
1. Sour tamarind ribs (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour tamarind ribs (recipe shared by a user) Serves 1 – 2 people
Pork ribs 150 gr Ripe tamarind 1 tablespoon (shelled) Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Minced shallots 1 teaspoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 150 ml Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
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How to prepare Tamarind Ribs (recipe shared by users)
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Prepare the pork ribs
Wash the pork ribs thoroughly with diluted salt water, then blanch them in boiling water for about 3 minutes, rinse with clean water, and let them drain.
How to clean pork ribs and eliminate odor- Method 1: To eliminate the odor of pork ribs, before cooking, blanch the ribs in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then rinse the ribs with cold water and proceed to cook.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can also use vinegar, lemon, or white wine to rub evenly on the ribs for about 5 minutes, then rinse clean.
- Method 3: Using shallots and garlic to marinate the ribs is also a very effective way to eliminate odors while adding delicious flavor to the dish.
See details: Effective ways to eliminate the odor of pork ribs
Marinate the pork ribs with minced shallots and garlic, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, use a spoon to mix well and let it absorb for 10 minutes.
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Make tamarind sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of ripe tamarind into a bowl with 100ml of boiling water, mash the tamarind to extract about 90ml of tamarind juice.
Mix the sauce with the formula: 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of filtered water, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper. Stir well until everything is combined and dissolved.
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Make tamarind ribs
Heat a pan on the stove, add 150ml of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated ribs and fry until golden, about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Take another pan and place it on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (you can reuse the oil from frying the meat), heat the oil until it is hot, then add all the fried ribs back in, and pour in the prepared sauce and tamarind juice.
Tip: To prevent the ribs from burning when simmering with tamarind, remember to use a different pan!Simmer the ribs on medium-low heat, stirring continuously and adjusting the seasoning to taste, until the sauce thickens and is fully absorbed by the pork ribs, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Tamarind ribs are extremely delicious and appealing with their distinctive flavor and attractive color.
The ribs are tender and infused with flavor, coated with a sweet and sour tamarind sauce that is incredibly tasty. On days when you don’t know what to cook, try this dish to treat the whole family!
2. Tamarind Ribs
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tamarind Ribs For 4 people
Pork ribs 600 gr Sour tamarind 1 tablespoon Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 6 cloves Ginger 50 gr (sliced) Fish sauce 1.5 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ pepper/ salt/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Cook Sweet and Sour Ribs
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Prepare the Ribs
After buying the ribs, cut them into bite-sized pieces, briefly blanch them in a pot of boiling water with a few slices of ginger for about 1 minute, then rinse the ribs with clean water a few times and let them drain.
How to Clean Ribs and Eliminate Odor
- To eliminate the smell of pork ribs, before cooking, you can blanch the ribs in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then rinse them with cold water before continuing to cook; the meat will no longer have an odor and the dish will be more delicious.
- Alternatively, you can use vinegar or lemon, or alcohol to rub evenly on the ribs for about 5 minutes and then rinse them clean.
- Using shallots and garlic to marinate the ribs is also a very effective way to eliminate odors and adds a delicious flavor to the dish.
See details: How to Eliminate Pork Rib Odor
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Prepare other ingredients
Put the tamarind in a bowl and then add 200ml of boiling water to soak the tamarind for 10 minutes, then mash the tamarind to extract the tamarind juice.
Chop the shallots and garlic finely.
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Marinate the ribs
Marinate the ribs with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, chopped shallots, and half of the chopped garlic, then mix well and marinate for 20 – 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the seasoning.
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Braised Ribs
Put a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the remaining minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then reduce the heat and add the ribs, stirring evenly for about 2 – 3 minutes until the ribs turn golden.
Add tamarind juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce to the pan, stir well, then lower the heat and braise the ribs for about 45 minutes or until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat, sprinkle with some pepper, and serve on a plate to finish.
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Final Product
The tamarind-braised ribs will impress from the first bite with the tender deliciousness of the ribs, combined with the characteristic sourness of tamarind and the richness of the spices, all creating an attractive dish that will surely be very appetizing!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- Choose ribs that have a light pink to reddish-pink color, press with your hand and feel the meat has a springy texture, firm and not mushy.
- It is advisable to choose ribs with flat and small bones, as this type of rib has more meat and less bone compared to larger ribs.
- Avoid choosing ribs that have a foul smell, meat that is pale green, slimy, and lacks elasticity when pressed with your hand.
See details: How to choose fresh and safe pork ribs
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With the recipe that TasteVN has shared, you now know 2 ways to prepare the incredibly attractive and delicious tamarind-braised ribs to treat your family. Wishing you success in your cooking!
