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Sườn Ram Mặn (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Spare Ribs)
1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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1 h 15 min
1 h 15 minSườn Ram Mặn (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Spare Ribs)
what you need
Ingredients
pork spare ribs (cut into 1–1½-inch pieces)Meat680 g
fish saucePantry37 ml
shallot (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
black pepper (ground)Spices1 g- coconut sugarPantry24 g
coconut waterBeverages240 ml- oilPantry5 ml
green onion (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces
cucumber (sliced, for serving)Produce1 piece
per serving
Nutrition
490kcal
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Proteins
- 30 g
- Fat
- 38 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Parboil the ribs
- Bring water to a boil and parboil the pork ribs
- Drain and rinse well under cold water
- Cut between the bones into 1–1½-inch pieces
- Step 2
Marinate the ribs
- Combine the ribs with fish sauce, shallot, garlic and black pepper
- Mix well and let marinate
- Step 3
Make the caramel
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-low heat
- Add the coconut sugar and stir continuously until it melts into a deep amber caramel
- Step 4
Coat the ribs in caramel
- Turn off the heat and immediately add the marinated ribs
- Toss to coat each piece evenly in the caramel
- Step 5
Braise the ribs
- Return the pan to high heat and pour in the coconut water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and simmer
- Remove the lid and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the ribs
- Step 6
Garnish and serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions and extra black pepper if desired
- Serve with steamed rice and fresh cucumber