dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Sườn ram mặn (caramelized pork spare ribs)
Bite-size pork ribs browned and glazed in a salty-sweet fish sauce caramel.
- Time
- 50min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains fish.
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Method
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1
Blanch ribs 3 minutes and drain; marinate with 1 tbsp each fish sauce and sugar, half the garlic and shallots, and pepper for 30 minutes.
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2
Brown ribs in oil on all sides; push aside and fry the remaining garlic and shallots.
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3
Add remaining sugar and fish sauce and coconut water.
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4
Cover and simmer 20 minutes, then uncover and reduce, tossing, until sticky and the ribs reach at least 63°C (145°F); rest 3 minutes.
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5
Top with scallions.