Nyonya Stewed Pork Ribs

Step 1

Heat up a stew pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to boil.

Step 2

Add shallots, chilies, and pork ribs into the water.

Step 3

Add taucheo (bean paste) and bring it to boil.

Step 4

Lower heat to medium or low and cover with a lid and slowly stew the ribs for 1 hour or so, or until the meat becomes really tender.

Step 5

Add tamarind juice, sugar, and salt to taste.

Step 6

If it's not sour enough, add more water to the tamarind pulp and extract more juice.