# Braised Pork Ribs Recipe

Braised pork ribs are characterized by their rich reddish-brown color, tender and melt-in-the-mouth texture, intense bone aroma, thick and flavorful sauce, and a savory taste with a hint of sweetness.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★★

## Essential Ingredients and Tools

* Pork ribs
* Five-spice powder
* Cooking wine
* Cooking oil
* White sugar
* Dark soy sauce
* Light soy sauce
* Oyster sauce
* Millet peppers
* Garlic
* Ginger

## Quantities

Per serving:

* Pork ribs: 300 g
* Five-spice powder: 20 g
* Cooking wine: 10 ml
* Cooking oil: 30 ml
* White sugar: 15 g
* Dark soy sauce: 10 ml
* Light soy sauce: 10 ml
* Oyster sauce: 5 ml
* Millet peppers: 1 piece
* Garlic: 2 cloves
* Ginger: 2 slices

## Instructions

* Boil water in a pot. Add the pork ribs, ginger slices, and cooking wine. Once boiling, skim off the white foam with a spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
* Rinse the pork ribs under cold water 2-3 times.
* Heat a clean pot over low heat and add the cooking oil. Add the white sugar and stir gently until the sugar syrup turns golden yellow.
* Add the pork ribs and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, garlic, and millet peppers. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then add enough water to submerge the ribs.
* Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 30 minutes. Add the dark soy sauce for color, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
* Remove from heat and plate.

![Example Finished Dish](./1.jpeg)
![Example Finished Dish](./2.jpeg)

## Additional Tips

* For enhanced flavor, consider adding doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) or ketchup.
* The high-heat boiling time can be adjusted according to personal preference.
* During the simmering process, you can add 2-3 eggs to make simple braised eggs.

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