Sinaloa-Style Chop Suey with Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork ribs (Spare ribs; the indicated weight corresponds to the purchase with the bones.)
• salt (To taste; use to season the ribs and adjust at the end.)
• black pepper (To taste.)
• 2 garlic cloves (Whole or lightly crushed.)
• 2 bay leaves (Remove before serving.)
• water (Enough to cover the meat; it will evaporate during cooking.)
• 1 small white onion (Cut into strips or pieces.)
• 2 poblano peppers (Cut into strips; remove the seeds for a milder flavor, if desired.)
• 32 oz bean sprouts (Add all the sprouts; they can be cooked for less time to retain some crunch.)
• soy sauce (To taste; add enough to season and adjust the salt at the end.)
• white rice (For serving as a side dish. The amount is not specified in the source; estimate for six servings.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the pork ribs in a large pot or covered wok. Season them with salt and pepper, then add the garlic cloves, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the meat.

2. 2

   Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for approximately 1 hour, until the water has evaporated and the ribs are cooked and beginning to brown in their own fat. Check the meat at around 55 minutes.

3. 3

   Once the liquid has evaporated, continue cooking the ribs, stirring frequently so they brown evenly without sticking to the bottom.

4. 4

   Remove and discard the bay leaves.

5. 5

   Add the white onion and poblano peppers to the pot with the ribs. Mix well and cook for approximately 2 minutes, until they begin to soften and release their aroma.

6. 6

   Add the bean sprouts and mix until they are distributed among the ribs, onion, and poblanos.

7. 7

   Add soy sauce to taste and mix again. Taste carefully and adjust the salt if necessary.

8. 8

   Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the heat when the sprouts are hot but still retain some crunch; cook them for a few more minutes if you prefer them completely soft.

9. 9

   Serve the chop suey hot with white rice.

Notes

The original recipe does not specify the amounts of soy sauce, salt, pepper, water, or rice; add them to taste. The bean sprouts are best slightly crunchy, according to the preference indicated in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Mexican cuisine
• Sinaloa-style
• stir-fry
• pork
• easy
• family meal
• with rice