Chinese Fried Ribs
Chinese Fried Ribs
Ingredients
For the Ribs
- 2 pounds pork riblets, chopped into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
- cold water, for rinsing
For the Marinade
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 red fermented bean curd, large cube, mashed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For Frying and Garnish
- 3 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If not already done, chop the pork riblets into smaller 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces using a cleaver or sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the chopped riblets in a large mixing bowl and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
To the rinsed ribs, add the ground white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, five spice powder, baking soda, soy sauce, mashed red fermented bean curd, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands, ensuring the ribs are completely coated with the marinade. This step is crucial for flavor absorption.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the ribs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
After marinating, add the cornstarch to the ribs. Mix again until the ribs are fully coated with the cornstarch mixture, creating a thin, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 300°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300
- 8
Carefully drop one piece of marinated rib into the hot oil to test the temperature. It should sizzle immediately.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 300
- 9
Fry the ribs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and dropping the oil temperature. Fry each batch for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300
- 10
Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried ribs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Garnish the Chinese Fried Ribs with chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve hot and enjoy these delicious, crispy ribs!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chinese Fried Ribs
For the Ribs
- 2 pounds pork riblets, chopped into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
- cold water, for rinsing
For the Marinade
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 red fermented bean curd, large cube, mashed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For Frying and Garnish
- 3 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If not already done, chop the pork riblets into smaller 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces using a cleaver or sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the chopped riblets in a large mixing bowl and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
To the rinsed ribs, add the ground white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, five spice powder, baking soda, soy sauce, mashed red fermented bean curd, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands, ensuring the ribs are completely coated with the marinade. This step is crucial for flavor absorption.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the bowl and let the ribs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
After marinating, add the cornstarch to the ribs. Mix again until the ribs are fully coated with the cornstarch mixture, creating a thin, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 300°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300 - 8
Carefully drop one piece of marinated rib into the hot oil to test the temperature. It should sizzle immediately.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 300 - 9
Fry the ribs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and dropping the oil temperature. Fry each batch for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300 - 10
Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried ribs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Garnish the Chinese Fried Ribs with chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve hot and enjoy these delicious, crispy ribs!
⏱️ 1 min