Pork Ribs with Hawthorn Berry Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch pork ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse well to remove impurities. Set aside.

2. 2

   Soak dried hawthorn berries in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain. Crush them slightly if desired to release more flavor.

3. 3

   Heat cooking oil in a wok or pot. Sauté ginger slices and minced garlic until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add pork ribs and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in Shaoxing wine and deglaze the pot.

5. 5

   Add hawthorn berries, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until ribs are tender.

6. 6

   Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Pour in cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Serve hot with steamed rice and blanched bok choy.