12min 4 ppl
Coffee Pork Ribs
26 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
26 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
480 kcalper person
Protein 26g
Carbs 28g
Fats 30g
About this dish
Crisp deep-fried pork ribs tossed in a dark, sticky coffee caramel that trades bitterness for a surprisingly moreish savoury-sweet glaze.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovesminced4 cloves
Meat & Poultry
- Pork ribscut into short pieces800 g
Dried Goods
- Cornflour80 g
- Instant coffee granules2 tbsp
- Waterhot, for dissolving the coffee3 tbsp
- Sugar3 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying, plus 1 tbsp for the sauce500 ml
- Dark soy sauce2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce1 tbsp
Utensils
- Wok
- Meat thermometer
- Mixing bowl
Method
1
Season the pork ribs with the salt and toss in the cornflour to coat evenly.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok to 180°C and deep-fry the ribs in batches for 8 minutes until golden and a meat thermometer reads at least 63°C, then drain.
Approx. 9 minutes
3
Dissolve the instant coffee granules in the hot water in a small bowl.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok, and fry the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 1 minute
5
Add the sugar and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until it melts and turns a light caramel colour.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Stir in the coffee mixture, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until syrupy.
Approx. 3 minutes
7
Toss the fried ribs through the coffee caramel until every piece is glazed, then serve immediately.
Approx. 3 minutes
