Pork Ribs in Tamarind Sauce Ingredients
500g pork ribs
50g ripe tamarind (about 2-3 fresh tamarind or 2 tablespoons tamarind paste)
3 shallots
3 cloves garlic
1-2 fresh chillies (depending on taste)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons cooking oil
100ml water
Seasonings: salt, pepper, MSG (optional)
How to Make Pork Ribs in Tamarind Sauce
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Pork ribs: Wash the ribs with diluted salt water, then cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 4-5cm). Blanch the ribs in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove any impurities, then drain and set aside.
Tamarind: If using fresh tamarind, soak the tamarind in 50ml of warm water, mash it, and strain the mixture to extract the pulp. If using tamarind paste from a box, simply have it ready.
Shallots and garlic: Peel and mince.
Chilli: Wash, slice, or mince depending on your preference.
Step 2: Marinate the ribs
Marinate the ribs with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of minced shallots for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 3: Fry the ribs
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan.
Fry the ribs until they are golden brown on both sides over medium heat (about 5-7 minutes per side).
Remove the ribs from the oil and drain excess oil.
Step 4: Make the tamarind sauce
Using the same pan, drain off most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Sauté the minced shallots and garlic until fragrant.
Add the tamarind pulp, sugar, fish sauce, and water to the pan. Stir well and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
Adjust the seasoning to your taste (a balance of sweet and sour, with optional chilli for spice).
Step 5: Finish the dish
Add the fried ribs to the tamarind sauce and coat them evenly (about 2-3 minutes). Turn off the heat and sprinkle with pepper or sliced chillies for garnish.
Step 6: Presentation
Serve the ribs on a plate, drizzled with the tamarind sauce.
Garnish with spring onions or coriander if desired.
Enjoy with hot rice, cucumber, or fresh herbs on the side.
Tips for Making Delicious Tamarind Ribs
Choose pork ribs with a balanced amount of meat and cartilage for a tender, non-dry dish.
Adjust the sugar and fish sauce quantities depending on the sourness of the tamarind.
For a thicker sauce, mix 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce before turning off the heat. Good luck with this tasty, tangy rib dish!
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