Chinese Pork and Ham Recipes - Deep-Fried Spare Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 900 g/2 lb pork spare ribs

• 120 ml/4 fl oz/1/2 cup tomato ketchup (catsup)

• 120 ml/4 fl oz/1/2 cup wine vinegar

• 60 ml/4 tbsp mango chutney

• 45 ml/3 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 5 ml/1 tsp salt

• 45 ml/3 tbsp soy sauce

• 30 ml/2 tbsp honey

• 15 ml/1 tbsp mild curry powder

• 15 ml/1 tbsp paprika

• oil for deep-frying

• 60 ml/4 tbsp chopped chives

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Method:

1. Place the spare ribs in a bowl. Mix together all the ingredients except the oil and chives, pour over the ribs, cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour.

2. Heat the oil and deep-fry the ribs until crisp. Serve sprinkled with chives.