In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes captivate the senses quite like the alluring aroma and tantalizing flavors of Chinese spareribs. Originating from the vibrant streets of China, this delectable dish has embarked on a global journey, captivating taste buds and hearts worldwide. The succulent ribs, slow-cooked in a symphony of sweet, savory, and aromatic sauces, embody the essence of culinary perfection. As you embark on a quest to discover the ultimate recipe for "12345 Chinese spareribs," let us guide you through the culinary labyrinth, unveiling the secrets of crafting this irresistible masterpiece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
1-2-3-4-5 RIBS
1-2-3-4-5 Ribs is a wickedly tasty, simple dish of tender pork ribs coated in a sticky, sweet and sour sauce that's hard to resist!
Provided by Judy
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Select meaty ribs, and have the butcher cut them into 1.5" to 2" long pieces. Rinse, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat a wok until it starts to smoke lightly (see my post on how to prevent food from sticking to a wok). Add 2 tablespoons oil, along with the ginger slices. Over medium heat, fry the ginger for 1 minute. Add the ribs, turn up the heat to high, and take a few minutes to brown both sides.
- Turn down the heat, and add in 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 5 tablespoons water. Stir and mix everything well. Turn up the heat to bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to medium/low. Simmer for 25 minutes (20 minutes if the ribs are less meaty than mine). Halfway through the process, check to make sure the liquid is not drying up. If so, reduce the heat further and add in a little more water if needed.
- After 25 minutes of simmering, remove the lid. There should be quite a bit of liquid left. Time to turn up the heat to reduce the sauce and make the ribs glisten. With the heat on high, continuously stir and toss the ribs. This process takes only a couple of minutes. Reduce the liquid until there is ¼ cup of liquid left and the ribs are gleaming with sauce! Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TAKEOUT-STYLE CHINESE SPARE RIBS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 20 to 24 ribs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger and food coloring in a metal, non-reactive bowl. Pour the marinade into a large zip-top bag, reserving 1/2 cup on the side for basting later. Add the ribs to the bag and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 3 hours, though longer is better and overnight is ideal.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to 275 degrees F for direct and indirect grilling.
- Remove the ribs from the marinade (discard the marinade) and place onto a wire rack. Place the rack directly on the cooler side of the grill. Cook until the meat is very tender, basting with the reserved marinade 3 times during the cooking process, 2 to 3 hours.
- Drizzle the ribs with honey, move them to the direct heat side and quickly char each rib to caramelize.
CHINESE SPARERIBS
After searching the internet for a good Chinese Spareribs recipe and not finding any that caught my eye, I decided to make my own. This recipe is pretty simple, and yields tender, juicy, tangy ribs. In Japan, I cooked this in the fish broiler, but it should be fine on the grill or in the oven.
Provided by IBNSHISHA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 2h45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow glass dish, mix together the hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and five-spice powder. Place the ribs in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or as long as overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fill a broiler tray with enough water to cover the bottom. Place the grate or rack over the tray. Arrange the ribs on the grate.
- Place the broiler rack in the center of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes, turning and brushing with the marinade every 10 minutes. Let the marinade cook on for the final 10 minutes to make a glaze. Finish under the broiler if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1014.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHINESE-STYLE '1-2-3-4-5-6' ONE-POT CHINESE RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, pork rib, cooking wine, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Snacks
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over a medium heat.
- Add the ribs and sear until all sides turn golden brown.
- Add in all the seasoning.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer the ribs for an hour to 90 minutes. Until the ribs become really tender.
- Once the ribs are cooked remove lid and reduce the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Serve drizzled with sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 19 grams
1,2,3,4,5 CHINESE SPARERIBS
5 ingredients,5 steps...It doesn't get much easier than this. Found this recipe on the net, with no name attached.
Provided by Nat Da Brat
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet with some oil in it, and start to brown the spare ribs.
- Once the ribs are seared and browned, add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes, and it's ready to serve!
SUPER EASY CHINESE SWEET N' SOUR RIBS
This is the way my mom taught me to make sweet and sour pork Taiwan style, it's the real Asian thing (not the 'Americanized' version). At home we call it the 12345 sweet n' sour pork because that's the proportions of the sauce you cook it in :). When I make it I always leave out the rice wine because I never have it at home, but it tastes just about as good! This is good for large groups, as it is easy to double/triple and is great on steamed rice!
Provided by kangningchang
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 1 large plate, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil about 1 L of water in a pot, or enough to cover the ribs.
- Carefully drop the ribs in the boiling water, stir til outside browns, roughly 1 minute (this is to clean out the blood in the ribs so your sauce won't have the 'foamy stuff' later).
- Drain ribs, put in a medium sized pot big enough for the ribs to be layed down in one layer. A deeper pan will work too.
- Add rice wine, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and water in the pot (you don't need to follow the measurements, I usually take a ladle and use 1 ladle of rice wine, 2 vinegar 3 sugar etc).
- Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very dark and almost dry or to your desired thickness, roughly half an hour.
- Be careful not to dry all the sauce out, the sauce will reduce much quicker in the final stage, so keep an eye on it.
- Serve with steamed rice and stir fried veggies for a great Chinese meal!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 2070.9, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 30.3
1234 TAIWANESE SPARE RIBS
This was one of the most popular college potluck dishes among Taiwanese students studying at American universities back in the 70s. It's continued to be everyone's absolute favorite, and just couldn't be easier to make since it's just 1-2-3-4! Serve over white rice.
Provided by Jessica
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tomato wedges in the bottom of a large pot over medium heat. Lay pork ribs on top. Add vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in that order. Bring to a boil. Stir and cover pot partially with a lid. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 950.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to score the ribs before cooking. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat and create more flavorful ribs.
- Don't overcrowd the ribs in the baking dish. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Baste the ribs with the marinade or sauce every 20-30 minutes while cooking. This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
- Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This will take about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.
Conclusion:
Chinese spare ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning, you can make restaurant-quality ribs at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive meal, give Chinese spare ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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