pork ribs with potatoes

Braised Pork Ribs with Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised pork ribs with potatoes is a comforting, hearty dish loved for its tender meat, flavorful sauce, and melt-in-your-mouth potatoes. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients: 500g pork ribs (cut into pieces), 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 ginger slice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp cooking oil, and optional star anise for aroma.

Steps:

1. Prepare the ribs: Rinse ribs, pat dry, and marinate in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar for 20 minutes.

2. Sear the ribs: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ribs and sear until golden brown, then set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, sauté garlic, ginger, and star anise until fragrant.

4. Simmer: Return ribs to the pot, add broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Add potatoes: Toss in potatoes, stir, and simmer for another 20–25 minutes until ribs are tender and potatoes are soft.

6. Thicken sauce (optional): If desired, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with water and add to the pot for a thicker glaze. Simmer for 2 more minutes.

Serve hot with steamed rice. The combination of savory ribs and creamy potatoes makes this dish a family favorite!