Crispy Chinese Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork ribs (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp baking soda (For tenderizing)
• cold running water (For rinsing the ribs)
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (For the marinade)
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (For the marinade)
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (For the marinade)
• 1 tsp white pepper (For the marinade)
• 1 egg (For the marinade coating)
• 3 tbsp cornstarch (For the marinade coating)
• oil (For frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the bite-sized pork ribs in a bowl, add the baking soda, and toss until the ribs are evenly coated. Let them sit for 30 minutes to tenderize.

2. 2

   Rinse the ribs thoroughly under cold running water to remove the baking soda. Pat them completely dry.

3. 3

   Add the dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, white pepper, egg, and cornstarch to the dried ribs. Mix until every piece is evenly coated.

4. 4

   Heat frying oil to 350°F / 175°C.

5. 5

   Fry the coated ribs for 6–8 minutes, until they are deep golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the ribs from the oil and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

The source does not specify the type or amount of frying oil, frying equipment, whether the ribs should be fried in batches, or an internal doneness temperature. Use enough oil for frying and verify the ribs are cooked through.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• East Asian
• Chinese-inspired
• fried
• crispy
• pork
• takeout-style