Black vinegar ribs | 镇江排骨

black vinegar

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Balsamic vinegar offers a similar sweet and tangy flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is a cost-effective alternative.

Rinse the pork ribs under cold water a few times to clean them.

Prepare to marinate the ribs by adding light soy sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch to a bowl.

Set the marinated ribs aside while preparing the oil for deep frying.

Heat oil to medium temperature (about 130°C) for deep frying.

Deep fry the ribs for about 3 to 5 minutes until they are cooked and have a nice char on the surface.

Remove the fried ribs and place them on oil-absorbing paper to drain excess oil.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons each of light soy sauce, black vinegar, cooking wine, and sugar, along with 4 tablespoons of water to make the sauce.

Heat the sauce mixture until it starts to boil and the sugar dissolves.

Add the deep-fried ribs to the boiling sauce and let it cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the sauce has thickened and coated the ribs, remove from heat. Optionally, add roasted sesame seeds for garnish.

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