Pork Ribs with Hawthorn Berry Sauce 山楂排骨

Tender pork ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy and sweet sauce made with hawthorn berries, offering a unique and appetizing flavor profile. This comforting dish is a delightful blend of sweet and sour.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g pork ribs
• 50g dried hawthorn berries
• 2tbsp cooking oil
• 2 slices ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 2tbsp light soy sauce
• 1tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1tbsp rock sugar
• 500ml water
• 1tsp cornstarch
• 2tsp water (for slurry)
• 0 to taste salt

Steps

1. Blanch pork ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse well to remove impurities. Set aside.
2. Soak dried hawthorn berries in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain. Crush them slightly if desired to release more flavor.
3. Heat cooking oil in a wok or pot. Sauté ginger slices and minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Add pork ribs and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in Shaoxing wine and deglaze the pot.
5. Add hawthorn berries, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until ribs are tender.
6. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Pour in cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice and blanched bok choy.

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