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Sauce plays an incredibly important role in determining the success or failure of sweet and sour spare ribs. A well-balanced sauce can significantly enhance the deliciousness of the spare ribs. Here, Mytour will reveal 5 ways to make sweet and sour spare rib sauce, ensuring everyone will love it.
1. How to Make Sweet and Sour Spare Rib Sauce with Chili Paste
This is the simplest and most popular method to make sweet and sour spare rib sauce. Its vibrant color, distinct sweet and sour taste, and a hint of spiciness from the chili paste make it irresistible for both adults and children.
Preparation Ingredients:
- Tomato sauce: 150g
- Chili sauce: 50g
- Sugar: 200g
- Vinegar: 100ml
- Soy sauce: 100ml
- Salt, pepper, shrimp paste color
Directions:
- Mix shrimp paste color with 1 teaspoon of water until well combined. In a pan, add 200g sugar, 30g salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 100ml soy sauce, 100ml vinegar, 150g tomato sauce, 50g chili sauce.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is completely dissolved. Let the mixture simmer for about 1 – 2 minutes until it thickens, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
- Then use it to prepare sweet and sour spare ribs.
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2. How to Make Sweet and Sour Spare Rib Sauce with Tamarind
This is a method of preparing sweet and sour spare rib sauce that is highly favored by people in the Northern region of Vietnam. In addition to its sourness, tamarind also adds a characteristic thickness to the sauce, making it even more delicious and visually appealing. The fragrance of lemongrass and the spiciness of chili peppers further enhance its appeal.
Preparation Ingredients:
- Ripe tamarind: 2 fruits
- Lemongrass: 1 stalk
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Fish sauce, tomato sauce, sugar
Method
- Wash the tamarind, remove the seeds, then place in a bowl and pour hot water over it. Let it soak for 15 minutes to soften. Use a spoon to mash the tamarind pulp, then strain to extract the juice. Wash and finely chop the lemongrass and chili pepper.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of sugar with the tamarind juice. Stir until the mixture is well dissolved.
- Heat oil in a pan over low heat, then sauté the lemongrass and chili pepper until fragrant.
- Finally, add the tamarind mixture to the pan, bring to a boil, and season to taste.
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Method:
- Peel and wash garlic, then finely chop; do the same with chili (you can remove some seeds to reduce spiciness). Then, put them in a pan with ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Turn on the stove to low heat and stir until the mixture is dissolved.
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4. How to make tangy-sweet rib sauce with apple cider vinegar
Differing from regular rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar not only enhances the flavor of dishes but also provides numerous vitamins and minerals beneficial for the body. This recipe also incorporates pure apple juice, resulting in a delightful aroma and enticing taste, ensuring no disappointment.
Prepare the following ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
Pure apple juice: 3 tablespoons
Boiled rib broth: 1 tablespoon
Filtered water
Fish sauce, sugar
Method:
- Add boiled rib broth, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons pure apple juice, 2 tablespoons filtered water, and 2 tablespoons sugar into a pot, stirring until dissolved completely.
Next, bring to a boil until thickened, then turn off the heat to cool before further processing.
5. How to make tangy-sweet rib sauce from lime
Among the 5 methods, this is the simplest. The natural sourness of lime combined with sugar and authentic Central Vietnamese fish sauce. Despite its simplicity, the flavor is equally enticing.
Prepare the following ingredients:
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
Filtered water: 4 tablespoons
Sugar: 2 tablespoons
Fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
Method:
- Put all ingredients in a pan and stir until dissolved completely (if you like it spicy, you can add chili). Bring the mixture to a boil until thickened, then turn off the heat to cool before further processing.
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6. Tips for Making Sweet and Sour Spare Rib Sauce
- - Ensure all ingredients for the sauce are fresh and of high quality for the best flavor.
- Avoid making the sauce overly sweet to prevent it from being too difficult to eat.
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