Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs

• 500g pork ribs (cut into 4-5cm pieces)
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
• 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
• White sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steps

1. Clean the pork ribs and cut into 4-5cm pieces. Marinate with light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and white pepper for 20 minutes.
2. Coat the marinated ribs evenly with cornstarch.
3. Heat oil in a wok to 160°C (320°F), fry the ribs until golden brown. Remove and drain.
4. Increase oil temperature to 180°C (350°F), fry the ribs again for 30 seconds until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a separate pan, combine ketchup, white vinegar, sugar, light soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil and stir well.
6. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, add to the sauce, and cook until thickened.
7. Add the fried ribs to the sauce, toss quickly to coat evenly.
8. Garnish with white sesame seeds and serve immediately.