How to Make Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
If you're looking for a delicious and easy Chinese dish to make at home, sweet and sour pork ribs are a great option. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pork ribs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions:
- Cut the pork ribs into bite-sized pieces and coat them in cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and water.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and add the pork ribs. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the diced bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the pork and vegetables and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the pork is fully cooked.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Introduction to Mapo Tofu
Mapo tofu is a popular Sichuan dish that is known for its spicy and numbing flavor. Here's what you need to know about this delicious dish:
Ingredients:
- 1 block of tofu
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and add the ground pork. Cook until browned.
- Add the garlic, green onions, and Sichuan peppercorns to the pan and cook for another minute.
- Add the doubanjiang, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine to the pan and stir to combine.
- Add the tofu cubes to the pan and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Mix the cornstarch with the chicken broth and add it to the pan. Stir gently to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice.