Chinese Fried Ribs (Our hidden gem recipe!)

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a natural sweetness, while corn syrup is often cheaper.

Introduce the dish and its significance for Chinese New Year.

Discuss the use of red fermented bean curd in the marinade.

Show the purchase of 2.7 lb of individually cut ribs, and explain how to cut them if needed.

Demonstrate cutting the ribs into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5 to 2 inches long, using a bone cleaver.

Rinse the cut ribs under cold water to remove bone spurs and blood, emphasizing the importance of this step.

Weigh the ribs to ensure there are 2 lbs, setting aside the rest for soup.

Let the ribs air dry after rinsing to remove excess water.

Prepare the marinade by measuring and adding the seasonings: 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp five-spice powder, and 1/2 tsp baking soda.

Add 2 tbsp shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 large piece of red fermented bean curd, 1 tsp sauce from the bean curd, and 1 tbsp maple syrup to the ribs for marination.

Mix the marinade with the ribs thoroughly and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 2 hours if short on time.

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