Shanghai Sweet and Sour Spareribs

Ingredients

• Short ribs 500g
• Rock sugar 30g
• vinegar 3 spoons
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• Tomato paste 2 spoons
• 3 slices of ginger
• 2 green onions
• White sesame seeds appropriate amount

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Cut the ribs into small pieces, add cooking wine and ginger slices, blanch them in a pot of 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 pork ribs and stir-fry until cooked through
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 plate

Cultural Tips

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.