Chinese Five-Spice Spare Ribs

Melt-in-your-mouth spare ribs marinated then simmered in a savory Chinese-style sauce with five-spice powder and orange peel.

Chinese Dinner Pork Five-Spice Spare Ribs

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

710.1

kcal / serving

2840.4 kcal total

Carbs

37.7g

per serving

150.8 g total

Fat

48.9g

per serving

195.5 g total

Protein

29.6g

per serving

118.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Cornflour

for marinade

tbsp

Chinese Rock Sugar

tbsp

Granulated Sugar

alternative to rock sugar

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Light Soy Sauce

for marinade

tbsp

Chinese Black Rice Vinegar

for marinade

tbsp

Cider Vinegar

alternative to rice vinegar for marinade

1.5

tbsp

Light Soy Sauce

for sauce

Chinese Black Rice Vinegar

for sauce

Cider Vinegar

alternative for sauce

Fruits

tbsp

Orange Peel

dried and grated

Liquids

tbsp

Shaoxing Rice Wine

for marinade

tbsp

Dry Sherry

alternative to rice wine for marinade

tbsp

Shaoxing Rice Wine

for sauce

tbsp

Dry Sherry

alternative for sauce

150

Chicken Stock

Meat

750

Pork Spareribs

separated into individual ribs and cut into 7.5cm chunks

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Garlic

finely chopped

tsp

Five-Spice Powder

OilsFats

600

Groundnut Oil

for deep-frying

tsp

Sesame Oil

for marinade

Vegetables

tbsp

Spring Onion

finely chopped

Method

Heat oil in a wok and brown marinated ribs in batches until dark.

Add water if dry, skim fat, and serve on a warm plate.

Boil sauce, reduce heat, add ribs, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.

Separate the spareribs into individual ribs and cut into 7.5cm chunks.

Drain ribs on kitchen paper and place sauce ingredients into a clean wok.

Mix marinade ingredients and steep ribs for 25 minutes at room temperature.