Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs (Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs)

About Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs

Shanghai has a long history of Shanghainese cuisine, and Shanghai Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is one of its representative dishes. It tastes light and sweet and is well made. He is good at stir-frying, braised, roasted and steamed, fully embodying the cooking wisdom of Shanghai cuisine.

Ingredients

• 500g short ribs
• 30g rock sugar
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 3 slices of ginger
• 2 scallions
• White sesame seeds, appropriate amount

Preparation Steps

1. 1. Cut the ribs into small pieces, add cooking wine and ginger slices, blanch them in cold water to remove the foam, remove and drain
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it to 70% heat.
3. 3. Add the pork ribs and stir-fry until cooked
4. 4. Add tomato paste, ginger slices and green onions and continue to stir-fry until cooked.
5. 5. Add rock sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cooking wine, stir-fry over high heat and serve
6. 6. Remove from the pot and serve on a plate

Cultural Notes

Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine places great emphasis on braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimp in soup are all classic examples. Shanghai Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is a household name in Shanghai. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Shanghai cuisine food culture.