Making Char Siu RibsRibsOne key point is the initial marinating process. The quality of the char siu sauce directly determines whether you can make delicious char siu ribs. However, relatively speaking, the requirements for homemade char siu ribs are not very high. The char siu sauce available in most supermarkets is still good. Of course, enthusiasts can also make their own char siu sauce.

How to Make Char Siu Ribs

Everyone says char siu ribs are delicious. Two days ago, I couldn't resist the signal from my foodie instincts, so I made a batch. I won't go into detail, I'm so hungry.

IngredientsPreparation

300g ribs, appropriate amount of char siu sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1/2 bowl of water.Chinese cabbage300g, 1 teaspoon of salt.

Steps

1. Wash and dry the ribs, then mix with the char siu sauce.

2. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate for more than 3 hours.

3. Heat oil in a pot, add the marinated ribs and sauce, then pour in water, and bring to aboilover medium heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes;

4. Boil water separately, add a little sesame oil and salt to the boiling water to blanch the Chinese cabbage and drain.

5. Then, after the ribs are cooked and the sauce is thick, reduce the sauce and arrange the Chinese cabbage on a plate, then place the ribs on top.

Tips

During cooking, do not use too high heat to prevent burning. After reducing the sauce, stir-fry for a better flavor.

Easy Char Siu Ribs Recipe

The recipe for char siu ribs is similar toBraised ribs, but braised ribs are cooked for a longer time, and the meat becomes more tender. Char siu ribs are cooked for a shorter time, and the meat is still very tender.

Ingredient Preparation

500g ribs, appropriate amount of char siu sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Steps

1. Soak the ribs in cold water for 30 minutes, changing the water 4 times in between, then drain and mix with the char siu sauce.

2. Place the ribs in a vacuum bag and refrigerate overnight.

3.Flat-bottomed panHeat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan, then pour in the marinated ribs and sauce and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

4. When simmering, pay attention to stirring to prevent burning, then open the fire and reduce the sauce to finish.

Tips

If the ribs don't have enough water, you can add a little water.

How to Make Roasted Char Siu Ribs

You can also make char siu ribs usingan oven. However, this method is relatively more difficult, and controlling the heat is not easy.Ingredient Preparation

1 rack of ribs, appropriate amount of seafood sauce,

soy sauce4 tablespoons, 3 tablespoons of rice wine,vinegar2 tablespoons.Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the seafood sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, and vinegar.

2. After preparing the ribs, place them in a 180°C oven for 1 hour.

3. After baking, brush with the prepared sauce, then return to the oven.

4. Brush with sauce every 3-5 minutes, and bake for a total of 15-20 minutes.

Tips

The baking time may vary depending on the oven. You need to be patient when brushing the sauce.

Different ovens may have different cooking times, so be patient when applying the sauce.