Q: Can I use a different type of meat instead of lamb ribs?
A: Yes, you can substitute with beef or pork ribs, but the cooking time may vary.
Q: What if I don’t have an electric rice cooker?
A: You can use a regular pot on the stove, but keep an eye on the water level and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the lamb ribs first?
A: Yes, blanching helps to remove the gamey taste and impurities from the lamb ribs, resulting in a cleaner flavor.
Q: Can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of dry chili to suit your taste.
Q: How do I know when the lamb ribs are cooked perfectly?
A: The lamb ribs are done when they are tender and easily come off the bone.
Red Braised Lamb Ribs
Notes
- Lamb Ribs: 500g
- Ginger Slices: as needed
- Bay Leaves: 5g
- Angelica Slices: 3
- Dry Chili: 1
- Rock Sugar: to taste
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Shaoxing Wine: 1 tablespoon
- Cooking Oil: a small amount
- Wash the lamb ribs clean.
- Add ginger slices to remove the gamey taste and blanch the ribs until cooked.
- Wash the blanched lamb ribs again.
- Add the ribs back to the pot, and stir-fry with Shaoxing wine, rock sugar, and soy sauce for coloring.
- Add water, bay leaves, angelica, and dry chili to enhance flavor.
- Transfer to an electric rice cooker and stew for 45 minutes using the braising/stewing function.
- Once done, your delicious Red Braised Lamb Ribs are ready to serve!
- High in Protein
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from lamb
- Spices like ginger and angelica offer digestive and immune-boosting benefits
- Moderate in calories, depending on the amount of oil and sugar used