Chinese Sticky Pork Ribs Recipe

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken wings have less fat, and pork shoulder is often less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness, while the soy sauce mix is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides health benefits, and canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat.

Add chopped garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for a few seconds without browning.

Add pork ribs to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning them to seal and get flavor.

Add cold water to the skillet and cover with a lid, cooking for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the lid and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes to reduce moisture and tenderize the ribs.

Add dark soy sauce, black pepper, and sweet chili sauce to the ribs and mix well.

Continue to cook on lively heat, stirring to create a sticky sauce.

Once done, garnish with chopped spring onions and red sweet bell pepper.

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