Sườn Sả Chiên (Fried Lemongrass Ribs)
Sườn Sả Chiên (Fried Lemongrass Ribs)
Ingredients
For the Lemongrass Ribs
- 3 pounds pork spareribs, rinsed and cut
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce, (3 Crabs Brand recommended)
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
For Frying
- 1 cup neutral oil, as needed for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl or a large Ziploc bag, combine the pork spareribs, fish sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, ground white pepper, toasted rice powder, minced shallots, minced garlic, and minced lemongrass.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the ribs are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the bowl or seal the Ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 120 min
- 4
To fry the ribs: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add enough neutral oil to cover the ribs halfway. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F / 175°C), carefully add the marinated ribs to the pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Fry the ribs, flipping them every 10 minutes, until they are evenly cooked through and have a beautiful golden-brown color. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min
- 6
Alternatively, to air fry the ribs: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Place the marinated ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 380
- 7
Serve the Sườn Sả Chiên hot with steamed rice or vermicelli rice noodles. Enjoy!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sườn Sả Chiên (Fried Lemongrass Ribs)
For the Lemongrass Ribs
- 3 pounds pork spareribs, rinsed and cut
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce, (3 Crabs Brand recommended)
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
For Frying
- 1 cup neutral oil, as needed for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl or a large Ziploc bag, combine the pork spareribs, fish sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, ground white pepper, toasted rice powder, minced shallots, minced garlic, and minced lemongrass.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the ribs are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the bowl or seal the Ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 120 min - 4
To fry the ribs: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add enough neutral oil to cover the ribs halfway. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F / 175°C), carefully add the marinated ribs to the pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Fry the ribs, flipping them every 10 minutes, until they are evenly cooked through and have a beautiful golden-brown color. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min - 6
Alternatively, to air fry the ribs: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Place the marinated ribs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 380 - 7
Serve the Sườn Sả Chiên hot with steamed rice or vermicelli rice noodles. Enjoy!