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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Sweet and sour tamarind ribs can be considered a familiar braised dish in every Vietnamese family’s meal. With the sour and sweet taste of the tamarind sauce coating the crispy fried ribs that have a moderate fattiness, it is sure to make it hard for you to resist the appeal of this savory dish. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN right away!
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Tamarind Ribs For 1 – 2 people
Pork ribs 500 gr Tamarind sauce 1/2 cup (rice bowl) Tomatoes 5 pieces Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 2 cloves Honey 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt/ ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good and safe pork ribs
- You should choose pork ribs with bright colors, light pink or red, with a thickness of about 1.5 – 2 finger joints. When smelling, you should perceive the natural aroma of the meat, without any fishy smell.
- Additionally, you can also use your finger to gently press the meat to check the elasticity of the ribs. Choose ribs with flat and small bones because these types usually have more meat and less bone compared to larger ribs.
- Avoid choosing pieces of ribs that have pale or too dark colors, appear slimy on the outside, and smell rancid, as these are signs that the meat has spoiled, has been left for too long, and is no longer fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Fresh and delicious tomatoes are those that have bright red skin, are evenly colored, and plump. The exterior of the fruit often has tiny specks, and when you cut it in half, the seeds should be yellow and the flesh red, indicating that the tomatoes are ripe and fresh.
- Additionally, you should choose tomatoes that have a natural, mild fragrance. Naturally ripened tomatoes will typically have fresh green stems that are firmly attached to the fruit.
- Avoid selecting tomatoes that show signs of scratches, bruises, or have a strong sour smell, as these are fruits that have been stored for too long and have spoiled.
Where to buy tamarind sauce?
- Currently, you can easily find tamarind sauce at large supermarkets or at spice stalls in the market. You can also purchase it on e-commerce sites for quick and convenient access.
- In addition, to make the dish more flavorful and to your taste, you can also make tamarind sauce at home very simply following the detailed instructions from TasteVN.
How to prepare Sweet and Sour Tamarind Ribs
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Prepare the ingredients and marinate the ribs
Tomatoes are washed and cut into round slices. Shallots and garlic are peeled, washed, drained, and minced.
To completely remove the smell, you should cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces, then wash them thoroughly with boiling water for about 5 minutes, and then rinse a few times with clean water, allowing them to drain.
How to clean pork ribs without odor- Method 1: You will mix a solution of diluted saltwater, soak all the rib meat in it for about 25 – 30 minutes. After that, take it out and wash it clean with water. During the soaking process, you can add a few slices of smashed ginger or a few drops of white wine for better cleaning.
- Method 2: You can also use vinegar, lemon, or white wine to evenly apply on the surfaces of the rib pieces for about 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water several times.
- Method 3: Additionally, during the blanching process in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, you can add 3 – 5 strands of straw into the pot to enhance the cleaning of the pork ribs.
See details: How to clean pork ribs without odor
After preparing the ribs, you will proceed to marinate with spices including: 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of minced shallots for 30 minutes to let the ribs absorb the flavor.
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Fry the ribs
You place a pan on the stove, add about 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, and put the ribs in to sear until golden on both sides.
Note: You shouldn’t add too much oil because during the frying process, the ribs will release some fat.
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Make tamarind sauce for ribs
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan used to fry the ribs, add minced garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Then, add the sliced tomatoes and stir-fry until cooked.
Next, add 1/2 cup (rice bowl size) of tamarind sauce, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and stir well to create a thick sauce, then pour in the fried ribs.
Finally, simmer the ribs for about 15 minutes over medium heat for the sauce to soak into the ribs, then you can turn off the stove, plate on a plate and start enjoying.
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Final Product
The dish when completed will have an incredibly attractive aroma, with tender, rich ribs coated in a thick, sweet and sour tamarind sauce.
For this braised dish, you should serve it with white rice to fully appreciate the delicious flavors of the ribs and make your family meals more appealing and tasty!
With these super simple steps right at home, you have completed the perfect sweet and sour tamarind ribs for your meal. Check out more delicious recipes at TasteVN!
See details: Simple, delicious, and rich tamarind rib recipe
Sweet and sour tamarind ribs is a braised dish that is very suitable for you to change the taste of meals for your family and make daily meals more attractive and delicious. With the crispy, soft, and moderately fatty pork ribs blended with the wonderful tamarind sauce on the outside. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away and feel it!
