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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
Sườn ram mặn (caramelized pork spare ribs), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains fish.

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    Method

    1. 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.

    2. 2

      Brown ribs in oil on all sides; push aside and fry the remaining garlic and shallots.

    3. 3

      Add remaining sugar and fish sauce and coconut water.

    4. 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.

    5. 5

      Top with scallions.

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