pork ribs stewed with vermicelli

Pork Rib and Vermicelli Stew: A Comprehensive Guide

Pork rib and vermicelli stew is a comforting, hearty dish loved for its tender ribs, savory broth, and chewy noodles. Here’s a detailed guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 500g pork ribs (cut into pieces)

- 200g sweet potato vermicelli (soaked until soft)

- 1 ginger slice, 2 cloves garlic (minced)

- 3 dried chili peppers (optional), 1 star anise

- 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp sugar

- 1 carrot (sliced), 1 green onion (chopped)

- Sesame oil, salt, to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare the ribs: Blanch ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse to remove impurities.

2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add ribs, searing until lightly browned.

3. Simmer the broth: Pour in water to cover the ribs, add star anise, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar. Simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until tender.

4. Add vegetables and vermicelli: Toss in carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add drained vermicelli, simmer for 3-5 more minutes until soft.

5. Season and serve: Adjust salt, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with green onions. Serve hot for the best flavor.

Tips: For extra richness, replace some water with broth. Soak vermicelli separately to prevent over-thickening the stew. Enjoy this soul-warming dish with rice or alone!