Singapore Coffee Pork Ribs

Discover a unique fusion dish featuring crispy pork ribs glazed in a sweet and aromatic coffee sauce, combining tender meat with a bold, rich flavor.

Ingredients

• 600 g pork ribs
• 3 g salt
• 2 g black pepper powder
• 15 g fish sauce
• 20 g starch
• 1 egg
• a little sesame oil
• to taste coffee beans or ground coffee
• to taste minced garlic
• to taste sugar
• to taste soy sauce
• 100 ml starch water

Instructions

1. 1Soak and Wash the Ribs

   

   Soak the pork ribs in clean water for half an hour to remove blood, which is the source of gaminess. Wash them clean, then pat dry the surface moisture completely.

   Tip: Soaking the ribs in cold water effectively draws out excess blood and reduces any gamey odor.
2. 2Pat Dry the Ribs

   

   Place the washed pork ribs onto a tray lined with paper towels and gently press down to pat dry the surface moisture.

   Tip: Drying the surface moisture helps the marinade adhere better to the ribs.
3. 3Season the Ribs

   

   Take about 600 grams of ribs, add 3 grams of salt, 2 grams of black pepper powder, 15 grams of fish sauce, 20 grams of starch, and 1 egg, then mix well. If you dont have fish sauce, you can use soy sauce or oyster sauce instead.

   Tip: If you dont have fish sauce, you can substitute it with soy sauce or oyster sauce.
4. 4Mix and Marinate the Ribs

   

   Mix the seasoned pork ribs and spices thoroughly together by hand until well combined.

   Tip: Ensure every piece of rib is evenly coated with the egg and seasoning mixture.
5. 5Add Sesame Oil

   

   Add a little sesame oil over the marinated pork ribs, mix well, and then let them marinate for about half an hour.

   Tip: Sesame oil adds a rich aroma and locks in moisture during the marination process.
6. 6Prepare Coffee Powder

   

   Grind coffee beans into fine powder to prepare for creating the special aromatic coffee sauce.

   Tip: Freshly ground coffee beans provide the distinct sweet-bitter taste and special aroma required for the dish.
7. 7Mix Coffee Sauce

   

   Combine the coffee, minced garlic, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and water according to proportions. Remember that the bitterness of the coffee can be balanced and weakened by adding sugar.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar to balance out the natural bitterness of the coffee.
8. 8Heat Oil and Fry Ribs

   

   Heat oil in a pan and monitor the temperature using a food thermometer. When the oil reaches around 160 degrees, prepare to add the marinated pork ribs to begin frying.

   Tip: Use a digital thermometer to accurately maintain the oil temperature for even cooking.
9. 9First Fry and Drain

   

   After frying the ribs for 7 to 8 minutes over medium heat until slightly golden brown, use tongs to lift them out of the hot oil. Place the fried ribs onto a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

   Tip: Frying the ribs helps cook them through completely before the second fry.
10. 10Double Fry for Crispiness

    

    Wait for the oil temperature to reach approximately 180 degrees, then return the pork ribs to the oil. Double fry them for 1 minute over medium-high heat to ensure the exterior becomes extra crispy while the meat stays tender.

    Tip: Double frying at a higher temperature ensures a crispy outer crust without drying out the meat.

Storage & Reheating

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