Step 1

Cut the spareribs into single-bone pieces. Add the salt, light soy sauce, then marinate overnight.

Step 2

Blanch in hot water for three minutes to remove blood and impurities. Rinse and drain in a colander. (Optional step)

Step 3

Saute ingredients (B) with the oil in the pan until fragrant. Remove the aromatics.

Step 4

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the frying pan. Pan-fried the spare ribs over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Add ingredients (C). Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer for one hour over low heat or until the ribs become tender. Add water if necessary.

Step 6

Add ingredients (D).

Step 7

Remove the ribs from the braising liquid.

Step 8

Strain the braising liquid through a fine sieve. Reduce the liquid. Thicken with the 1/2 teaspoon of cornflour.

Step 9

Add the ribs back to the sauce. Coat the ribs with the sauce and reduce the sauce further until it becomes syrupy. Serve.