take 2 - garlic spare ribs (pan fry + baked)

nov 8, 2023 (wed).............make a 2nd attempt

benchmark video (chef chu's kitchen) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGTJtkHgx-Q

introduction

- the seasoning used (garlic with chili and oyster sauce) in this recipe is very hong kong style

- cooking method (1/2 pan fry + oven baked) is healthier than deep frying it

main ingredients

- baby ribs

- 4 cloves garlic

- little red chili (optional)

- spring onion

marinate ingredients (based on 1 full rack)

- 2 bulbs garlic

- 2 teaspoon sugar

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon shaohsing chinese cooking rice wine (made in taiwan)

- 1 x egg

- 1 tablespoon garlic powder

- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder

steps

1. use kitchen paper to absorb all excess water content

2. cut ribs into each piece

3. add little water to blend all garlic cloves

4. add in all remaining marinated ingredients

5. put all rib pieces into the marinated sauce and sit in fridge for at least 3-4 hours (best over night, mine this time is 9 hours)

6. mix 1 egg with 4-7 tablespoon cornstarch to marinated spare ribs............mix well

7. finely chopped garlic, red chili and white part of spring onion

8. finely chopped green part of spring onion

9. heat up the pan.................till very hot...............add oil

10. pan fry spare ribs..............each side for 1-2 mins

11. transfer all spare ribs onto aluminum foil

12. preheat oven at 200°c

13. put in top 2nd level............switch to top & bottom heat mode for ~10 mins...............switch off...........then leave in the remaining heat for another 5 mins

14. spare ribs ready for later use

15. heat up the pan............medium heat..............add in chopped garlic mix............stir fry till fragrant

16. add a pinch of shaohsing chinese cooking rice wine

17. till garlic slightly golden brown...............add in baked spare ribs

18. low heat stir fry spare ribs till coated by garlic mix

19. last sprinkle with chopped spring onion (green part)............stir well

20. done 

taste
-perfect to pair with rice...............since i have to finish all 11 ribs................therefore i dun cook any rice this time

-ribs very meaty and juicy

-though i have been marinated for 9 hours..............seasoning not overwhelmed by garlic and salt............just good even if i eat the whole plate

areas of improvement

-i am very satisfied with this attempt