Nyonya Stewed Pork Ribs

Ingredients: (serves 3-4)

400 g. pork ribs (cut into bite-sized pieces)

8 shallots (peeled and leave it whole)

3 red chilies (seeded and slice lengthwise but don't cut through to the tip) - add more if you prefers it spicy

4 cups water (add more during stewing, if needed)

3 tbsp. bean paste (grind with mortar and pestle)

1 tbsp. tamarind pulp (soaked in 2 tbsp. water, extract juice)

1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar (to taste)

Salt (to taste)

Methods:

1. In a wok, heat up 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add shallots, chilies and pork ribs into the water.
3. Add bean paste, stir and bring it to a boil.  Remove from heat and transfer into a large clay pot for stewing.
4. Lower heat to medium-low, cover with lid and slowly stew the ribs until the meat is tender.  In between stewing, give it a stir and check on water, adding more if needed.
5. Add tamarind juice, sugar and salt, and taste for correct seasonings.
6. Serve hot in individual serving bowls.

I adapted this recipe from 'rasamalaysia.com' with slight adjustments to suit my cooking preference.