Braised spare ribs

Recipe from 老东北美食's Youtube Channel

View the author's original recipe video HERE

Chinese people's love for spare ribs began with this dish. With just a few ingredients and simple stir-frying, you can start the slow-cooking process. Time will turn this dish into the star of your dinner.

Ingredients

Pork spare ribs
scallion
ginger
star anise
dried bay leaves
soy sauce
dark soy sauce
salt

Procedures

Take 2 lbs of spare ribs. Chop the ribs into square chunks.
Chop 2 stalks of scallion and slice 1 tiny piece of ginger.
Half-fill a large pot or a wok with water. Add the chopped ribs inside and bring everything up to boil. Remove the dirty foam while boiling.
Heat 5-6 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan or a wok. Add the rib chunks inside and cook until they become lightly golden brown.
Add 2 star anises, 3-4 bay leaves, chopped scallion, and ginger slices. Cook everything for 2-3 minutes.
Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add water until everything is immersed in the liquid.
Bring everything up to boil, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Turn down the heat and put on the lid to let it simmer for 70-80 minutes.
Pick up all the spices and remove excess fat. Turn up the heat to bring everything to a boil. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thick and can be coated on the rubs.
Take everything out and serve.