Tang Cu Pai Gu (guizhou Style Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs)

Tang Cu Pai Gu, also known as Guizhou Style Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, is a popular dish in Guizhou Cuisine. The dish features tender spare ribs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, creating a delightful combination of flavors.

Tang Cu Pai Gu (guizhou Style Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg spare ribs, cut into individual pieces
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the spare ribs to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the ribs are browned on all sides.
  4. Pour the sauce over the spare ribs and add the diced bell peppers. Stir to coat the ribs evenly with the sauce.
  5. Cover the pan and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spare ribs are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the spare ribs to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired.

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
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pan Bowl Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Serving dish

Tools

Cooking spoon Cover for the pan

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tang Cu Pai Gu with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the spare ribs in the sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking.

Cost

$15