Description
Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs are a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine, celebrated for their perfect balance of tender meat and ultra-crispy coating. This dish combines juicy pork ribs with bold aromatics and warming spices, creating an explosion of flavor and texture in every bite.
The ribs are first parboiled to ensure tenderness, then marinated with soy sauce, wine, and fragrant spices to deepen their flavor. After being coated in egg and cornstarch, they are fried until golden and crunchy. Finally, they are stir-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, and an aromatic salt-and-pepper blend that often includes Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, and Chinese five-spice powder.
The result is a rich, savory, slightly spicy dish that’s perfect as a main course or as part of a homemade Asian-style buffet. Though it requires a few careful steps, the final outcome is truly worth the effort.
Ingredients
For the Ribs:
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500 g pork ribs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
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1 egg
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Cornstarch (as needed, for coating)
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2 fresh scallions (sliced)
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3 slices fresh ginger
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2 garlic cloves
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Salt (to taste)
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White pepper (to taste)
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1 tablespoon cooking wine (Shaoxing wine or dry white wine)
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon whole peppercorns (preferably Sichuan, but black peppercorns work as well)
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1–2 dried red chilies (adjust to taste)
For the Aromatic Salt & Pepper Mix:
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Salt
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White pepper
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A pinch of sugar
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Optional: a small pinch of five-spice powder
Preparation Method
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