Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs (上海糖醋小排)

上海糖醋小排 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs) is a classic dish in Haipai Cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.

Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs (上海糖醋小排)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg spare ribs, cut into individual pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the spare ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them in cornstarch and dip in beaten eggs.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the spare ribs until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onion until slightly tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the fried spare ribs to the skillet and toss to coat with the sweet and sour sauce.
  7. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the spare ribs are fully coated and heated through.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Small bowl

Tools

Tongs Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the 上海糖醋小排 with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy spare ribs, double coat them in cornstarch and eggs before frying.

Cost

$15