Mi Cushina cu Jeffrey

Pork Ribs with veggie rice
Serves
4
Time
50 minutes
Ingredients

For the ribs

Marinade:

  • 2 lbs short pork ribs
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp binja blanco
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper

Cooking:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 white onion, chopped

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbsp butter

Garnish:

  • 2 tbsp green onion, chopped

For the veggie rice

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 6 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 can mixed vegetables, drained
Directions

Instructions for the ribs

  1. Marinate the Ribs:
    • In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, binja blanco, garlic powder, and black pepper.
    • Add the pork ribs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate. (For best flavor, let the ribs marinate overnight)

  2. Prepare the Ribs:
    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped garlic and chopped white onion to the pan, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
    • Add the marinated ribs to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.

  3. Make the Sauce:
    • In a separate bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, tomato paste, and beef stock.
    • Add the sauce mixture to the pan with the ribs.
    • Add the butter to the pan and stir to combine.

  4. Cook the Ribs:
    • Reduce the heat to low and let the ribs cook in the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the ribs are tender.

  5. Serve:
    • Transfer the ribs to a serving dish.
    • Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Instructions for the veggie rice

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
    • Chop the red onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper.
    • Cook the rice if not already done.
  1. Cook the Vegetables:
    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped red onion to the pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the chopped red and yellow bell peppers to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  1. Add the Rice and Seasonings:
    • Add the cooked rice to the pan with the vegetables.
    • Add the butter, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, and turmeric powder.
    • Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  1. Add the Mixed Vegetables:
    • Drain the can of mixed vegetables and add them to the pan.
    • Stir everything together and cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to heat through.
  1. Serve:
    • Transfer the vegetable rice to a serving dish.
    • Serve hot.