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As the saying goes: "Potato stewed pork ribs, fragrant ten miles away." "In the middle of the city, there is a humble little restaurant, and the owner, Lao Li, is an out-and-out fan of braised pork ribs with potatoes. When night falls, this small restaurant always wafts with mouth-watering aromas, attracting passers-by to stop by.
"Lao Li, how are the ribs stewed today?" As soon as the old customer Xiao Zhang entered the door, he couldn't wait to ask.
"Needless to say, I promise to make you want to eat it again!" Lao Li replied confidently while stir-frying the ribs in the pot.
"These ribs are really charred on the outside and tender on the inside, and the potatoes are also stewed just right, soft and glutinous." Xiao Zhang tasted it and couldn't help but admire.
"That's nature, my craft is ancestral." Lao Li said proudly.
"Lao Li, why are your ribs stewed so deliciously?" New customer Xiao Wang asked curiously.
"Haha, that's a secret." Lao Li smiled mysteriously, but did not reveal half a point.
Just then, an uninvited guest broke in, breaking the harmony. "Lao Li, if you don't give me your secret recipe for pork ribs, I won't be able to open your shop!" The comers were not good, and the atmosphere was instantly tense.
Lao Li responded calmly, he knew that this was not only a contest about food, but also a defense of traditional craftsmanship. He decided to defuse the crisis with his braised pork ribs with potatoes.
Description:
Braised pork ribs with potatoes, a traditional dish that carries the taste of home. Its history dates back to the Qing Dynasty and it is a frequent guest at the dining table of every household. With its bright red colours, tender pork ribs, soft potatoes and rich soup, every bite is the ultimate temptation for the taste buds.
"These ribs are really memorable." Xiao Zhang said while eating.
"Yes, this potato is also stewed just right, soft and glutinous with a hint of sweetness." Xiao Wang echoed.
Lao Li was smiling on the side, he knew that his craft had been recognized.
Cooking process:
Ingredients: 500 grams of pork ribs, 300 grams of potatoes, 10 grams of ginger, 20 grams of green onions, 5 cloves of garlic, 30 ml of light soy sauce, 15 ml of dark soy sauce, 10 grams of caster sugar, 20 ml of cooking wine, appropriate amount of water.
- Prepare the ribs: Clean the ribs and chop them into small pieces. The key point is to chop the ribs evenly so that they can be evenly heated and have a consistent taste when simmering.
- Blanching: Put the pork ribs in cold water, add a few slices of ginger and cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and remove the ribs for later use. The purpose of this step is to remove blood and impurities from the ribs and reduce the fishy smell.
- Stir-fry sugar: Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pot, add caster sugar, and slowly fry over low heat until the sugar dissolves and turns reddish-brown. The key to this technique is to control the heat and avoid the brown sugar.
- Sauté ribs: Pour the ribs into the pan and stir-fry until browned. The purpose of this step is to allow a burnt crust to form on the surface of the ribs, adding to the taste.
- Stew: Add chopped potato wedges, ginger slices, green onions and garlic cloves, pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and cooking wine, stir-fry evenly, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer. The key to this technique is to control the heat so that the ribs and potatoes can absorb the flavor of the soup.
- Juice removal: Wait until the pork ribs and potatoes are simmered until soft, then turn to high heat to reduce the juice to thicken the soup. The key to this technique is to observe the consistency of the soup and avoid over-sowing it.
- Remove from the pot and serve: Put the stewed potato braised pork ribs on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions. The main point of the technique is to serve it beautifully and increase the appetite.
Regional Flavors:
In various parts of China, the preparation of braised pork ribs with potatoes has its own merits. In Sichuan, people like to add bean paste and Sichuan peppercorns to give the dish a spicy flavor; In Guangdong, people pay more attention to the original taste, and some herbs such as wolfberry and codonopsis are added when stewed to increase the nourishing effect.
"In our hometown, braised pork ribs with potatoes are a must-have dish for the Chinese New Year." Xiao Zhang recalled.
"Yes, this dish is also a regular at our feast." Xiao Wang also agreed.
Cooking Tips:
- The ribs should be soaked in advance to remove the blood, so that the stewed ribs will not have a fishy smell.
- When frying the sugar, use low heat to avoid the sugar color being scorched, which will affect the taste.
- When simmering, add enough water at one time, adding water halfway will affect the taste of the dish.
- Do not open the lid frequently during the simmering process to avoid loss of aroma.
- You can taste the taste before it comes out of the pot and add salt to your taste.
Popular Science Knowledge:
- Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, making them a good source of energy.
- Pork ribs are rich in protein and calcium, which is great for bone health.
- The history of braised pork ribs can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty and is one of the representatives of traditional Chinese cuisine.
- In different regions, the flavor of braised pork ribs with potatoes will vary, which is related to the local ingredients and eating habits.
Braised pork ribs with potatoes, a simple but homely dish. It has a unique flavor and attractive color, making it a delicacy that every family can easily try. Why not do it yourself at home and enjoy cooking.
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