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Thailand · Canh chua cay sườn non Tom saep

Tom saep kraduk on

1 hr 40 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Simmer pork ribs with crushed lemongrass for 55 minutes until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  2. 2 Roast glutinous rice in a dry pan for 6 minutes until the grains turn a deep golden color, then grind it into a powder.
  3. 3 Roasted rice flour is what thickens the broth and gives it a smoky aroma, a hallmark of Isan cuisine.
  4. 4 Roast the dried chilies, then pound them together with the roasted shallots.
  5. 5 Add fish sauce and crushed chili peppers to the pot, then sprinkle with roasted rice flour.
  6. 6 Turn off the heat, squeeze in some lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped scallions, sawtooth coriander, and shredded Thai lime leaves.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 45 min

    Replace step 1: simmer under high pressure for 22 minutes, then release the pressure naturally; the broth will be richer than in a regular pot.