Costelas De Porco Picantes (spicy Macanese Pork Ribs)

Costelas de Porco Picantes, or Spicy Macanese Pork Ribs, are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the rich and diverse flavors of Macanese cuisine. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and a lot of flavor.

Costelas De Porco Picantes (spicy Macanese Pork Ribs)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the stovetop to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, and water.
  4. Place the seasoned pork ribs in a large pot and pour the sauce mixture over them.
  5. Cover the pot and let the ribs simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  6. Once cooked, remove the ribs from the pot and place them on a serving dish.
  7. Optional: You can reduce the sauce in the pot to create a thicker glaze to drizzle over the ribs.
  8. Serve the spicy Macanese pork ribs hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Serving dish

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board Mixing bowl Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the spicy Macanese pork ribs with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra kick of heat, add more cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

Cost

$15