Singaporean Coffee Ribs
Serves: 4
Kendrick Gleason
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
52
Sweetness
47
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Cornstarch2 tbsps
Sugar2 sprigs
Spring Onion1 cup
Water2 tbsps
Cinnamon Powder (for dusting)1 pinch
SaltDirections:
1
In a medium-sized bowl, marinate the ribs at room temperature for at least 30 minutes in egg whites along with a pinch of salt
2
Using your hands, rub in the corn starch, making sure that it partially coats all of the ribs
3
Allow them to sit for 10 minutes
4
In a high-sided pot, heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F and deep fry the ribs for about 5 minutes, or until roasting needle comes out clear, and set aside
5
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, add 1/2 cup of water, the instant coffee mix, oyster sauce and one chile and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens
6
While simmering, add the sugar and allow the sauce to caramelize
7
Add the ribs to the pan and gently toss until they are fully coated and little sauce remains
8
Serve with a dust of cinnamon powder and top with chopped spring onions and the remaining chile