番茄炒蛋 · Fān qié chǎo dàn
Tomato & Egg Stir-fry
Soft eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a little sauce to spoon over rice. A comforting place to begin your Chinese cooking journey.
Small rib sections simmered in a sweet-tangy sauce until tender. A little vinegar at the end refreshes the flavour.

Cover ribs with cold water, boil for 3 minutes, then drain and clean the pot.
Heat oil over medium heat. Add drained ribs and ginger and turn for 4–5 minutes.
Add soy sauce, sugar, most of the vinegar, and enough hot water to nearly cover.
Cover and simmer gently 35–45 minutes. Add hot water if necessary; the meat should be easy to pierce.
Uncover and reduce the sauce while turning ribs. Add the reserved vinegar near the end; stop before sugar burns.
Rib size changes cooking time considerably. Ask for small cut sections and check tenderness before reducing.
Rice vinegar: Use a mild cider vinegar; start with less and adjust.
Whole cuts of pork must reach 63°C / 145°F, then rest at least 3 minutes. Ground pork must reach 71°C / 160°F.
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