[Crispy] Fried Pork Ribs

Crispy Fried Pork Ribs [Ingredients] ・Pork ribs or spare ribs 600g ・Sweet potato starch, appropriate amount ・1 egg ・Minced garlic, appropriate amount ・2 tbsp soy sauce ・1 tsp salt ・1 tsp five-spice powder ・A pinch of white pepper ・1 tbsp rice wine ・1 tsp sugar ・2 tbsp water ・Cooking oil, appropriate amount [Instructions] 1️⃣ Marinate the ribs Cut the pork ribs or spare ribs into bite-sized pieces, wash, and drain. Add salt, soy sauce, minced garlic, five-spice powder, egg, white pepper, rice wine, sugar, and water. Mix well with your hands, ensuring the marinade coats each piece of rib thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour. If you have enough time, marinate longer in the refrigerator for a richer flavor. 2️⃣ Coat with sweet potato starch Add sweet potato starch to the marinated ribs and mix until each piece is evenly coated. Don't coat too thickly. A thin layer will result in a crispy crust. Too much coating can make it hard and shell-like. 3️⃣ Fry at medium temperature until cooked and fragrant Pour enough oil into a pot. When the oil temperature reaches about 170°C (340°F), add the ribs. Don't stir immediately after adding them. Let the outer coating set first, then slowly fry until the surface turns golden brown. Frying too many at once can lower the oil temperature, causing the ribs to absorb more oil. Frying in batches will yield better texture. 4️⃣ Increase heat to crisp and drain oil Once the ribs are cooked, turn up the heat to increase the oil temperature slightly. Return the ribs to the pot and fry quickly to remove surface moisture and excess oil. Fry until the exterior is golden and crispy, then remove and place on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.