Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 pounds pork spareribs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • canola or peanut oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water

Instruction

  • Trim pork ribs of any excess fat. Cut into individual ribs between bones. Wash and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, add egg whites and salt. Whisk until frothy. 
  • Add ribs and massage to coat. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. 
  • Add cornstarch and massage to fully coat meat. Let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a deep pan over medium heat, heat about 3-inch deep of oil to 350 F. Add ribs and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan, fry in batches as necessary. 
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • In a pan over medium heat, combine water and coffee granules. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly until coffee is dissolved.
  •  Add oyster sauce and chili pepper flakes. Stir until blended. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Add sugar and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. 
  • Add cornstarch slurry and whisk vigorously until smooth.  Cook for about 1 minute or until mixture slightly thickens. 
  • Add pork ribs. Stir and turn until fully coated with sauce. Serve hot.