Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (上海糖醋排骨)
上海糖醋排骨 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. This recipe will guide you through creating this delicious and tender dish at home.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pork ribs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop to medium heat.
- In a bowl, coat the pork ribs with cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the pork ribs until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Return the pork ribs to the pan and coat them with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Add the diced bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the pork ribs are tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pan Bowl Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Frying pan Tongs Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the 上海糖醋排骨 with steamed white rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra tender pork ribs, you can also braise them in the sweet and sour sauce for an additional 20-30 minutes.
Cost
$20