Braised Ribs with Napa Cabbage

[Ingredients]

• 500g pork soft bone ribs

• 150g napa cabbage - cut into pcs

• 1/2 carrot - cut into pcs

• 1 coriander root - chopped

• 3 garlic cloves - peeled and chopped

• 3 ginger slices

• 1/2 onion - peeled and sliced

• 250ml bone stock

• 100g cornstarch

• 1 tsp baking powder

[Marinade]

• 0.5 tsp salt

• 0.5 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp grated garlic

• 1pc fermented beancurd (腐乳)

[Seasoning]

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 2 tsp gula melaka

[Steps]

1. Mix ribs with marinade ingredients and let marinate 30mins.

2. Mix cornstarch and baking powder together. Lightly coat ribs and pan-fry till lightly browned on the outside.

3. In a braising pot, stir-fry garlic, onion, coriander and ginger till fragrant.

4. Add in carrot, cabbage and stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer covered for 10mins.

5. Add in ribs and seasoning ingredients. Continue to simmer covered for another 30-35mins till ribs are soft.

Adapted from honeybeesweets