Chinese Pork and Ham Recipes - Spare Ribs with Leeks Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1lb pork spare ribs

• oil for deep-frying

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1/2 cup stock

• 30 ml/2 tbsp tomato ketchup (catsup)

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp sugar

• 2 leeks, cut into chunks

• 6 spring onions (scallions), cut into chunks

• 50 g/2 oz broccoli florets

• 5 ml/1 tsp sesame oil

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Method:

1. Chop the spare ribs into 5 cm/2 in chunks. Heat the oil and deep-fry the spare ribs until just beginning to brown.

2. Remove them from the pan and pour off all but 30 ml/2 tbsp of oil. Add the stock, tomato ketchup, salt and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute.

3. Return the spare ribs to the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.

4. Meanwhile, heat a further 30 ml/2 tbsp of oil and fry the leeks, spring onions and broccoli for about 5 minutes.

5. Sprinkle with sesame oil and arrange round a warmed serving plate. Spoon the spare ribs and sauce into the centre and serve.