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Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs

with jasmine fried rice & smashed cucumber salad

Adventurous Foodie Pork

4.5

  • Hands on25 - 40 minutes
  • Overall55 - 70 minutes
Photo of Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs

Tender pork ribs are doused in Chinese five-spice before being basted with a sweet & smoky BBQ sauce. Fresh chilli and sesame seeds are sprinkled over the top for extra kick and crunch, while fried rice loaded with carrot flecks and fresh coriander is served alongside.

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  1. START THE RIBS

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the Pork ribs dry with paper towel. Coat the ribs with a drizzle of oil, the 5-spice, ½ of the BBQ sauce, and seasoning. Wrap with tinfoil and place on a roasting tray. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through, 40-45 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, open the tinfoil, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce and roast uncovered for the remaining time.

  2. LET’S ROLL WITH THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. SMASHED Cucumber

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber and slice into bite-sized pieces before lightly seasoning. In a bowl, combine the soy vinaigrette and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of sweetener until fully dissolved. Add the cucumber pieces and ½ of the chilli (to taste). Toss and set aside.

  4. FRIED RICE & OPTIONAL EGG

    When the ribs have 10 minutes remaining, crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (if using) into a bowl, whisk, season and set aside. Place a pan (large enough for the rice) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Carrot and fry until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rice, the coriander, and the remaining chilli (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  5. THERE WON’T BE ANY SPARE RIBS HERE!

    Plate up the the loaded rice, top with the juicy Pork ribs and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Side with the smashed Cucumber salad. Garnish with any remaining chilli (to taste). Well done, Chef!

  • Pork Ribs - 250g

  • Chinese-5 Spice - 10ml

  • BBQ Sauce - 60ml

  • Jasmine Rice - 100ml

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Soy Vinaigrette - 22,5ml

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Fresh Coriander - 3g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 5ml

  1. START THE RIBS

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the Pork ribs dry with paper towel. Coat the ribs with a drizzle of oil, the 5-spice, ½ of the BBQ sauce, and seasoning. Wrap with tinfoil and place on a roasting tray. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through, 40-45 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, open the tinfoil, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce and roast uncovered for the remaining time.

  2. LET’S ROLL WITH THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. SMASHED Cucumber

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber and slice into bite-sized pieces before lightly seasoning. In a bowl, combine the soy vinaigrette and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of sweetener until fully dissolved. Add the cucumber pieces and ½ of the chilli (to taste). Toss and set aside.

  4. FRIED RICE & OPTIONAL EGG

    When the ribs have 10 minutes remaining, crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (if using) into a bowl, whisk, season and set aside. Place a pan (large enough for the rice) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Carrot and fry until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rice, the coriander, and the remaining chilli (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  5. THERE WON’T BE ANY SPARE RIBS HERE!

    Plate up the the loaded rice, top with the juicy Pork ribs and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Side with the smashed Cucumber salad. Garnish with any remaining chilli (to taste). Well done, Chef!

  • Pork Ribs - 500g

  • Chinese-5 Spice - 20ml

  • BBQ Sauce - 120ml

  • Jasmine Rice - 200ml

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Soy Vinaigrette - 45ml

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 10ml

  1. START THE RIBS

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the Pork ribs dry with paper towel. Coat the ribs with a drizzle of oil, the 5-spice, ½ of the BBQ sauce, and seasoning. Wrap with tinfoil and place on a roasting tray. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through, 50-55 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, open the tinfoil, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce and roast uncovered for the remaining time.

  2. LET’S ROLL WITH THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. SMASHED Cucumber

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber and slice into bite-sized pieces before lightly seasoning. In a bowl, combine the soy vinaigrette and 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of sweetener until fully dissolved. Add the cucumber pieces and ½ of the chilli (to taste). Toss and set aside.

  4. FRIED RICE & OPTIONAL EGG

    When the ribs have 10 minutes remaining, crack 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 eggs (if using) into a bowl, whisk, season and set aside. Place a pan (large enough for the rice) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Carrot and fry until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rice, the coriander, and the remaining chilli (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  5. THERE WON’T BE ANY SPARE RIBS HERE!

    Plate up the the loaded rice, top with the juicy Pork ribs and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Side with the smacked Cucumber salad. Garnish with any remaining chilli (to taste). Well done, Chef!

  • Pork Ribs - 750g

  • Chinese-5 Spice - 30ml

  • BBQ Sauce - 180ml

  • Jasmine Rice - 300ml

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Soy Vinaigrette - 67,5ml

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 15ml

  1. START THE RIBS

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the Pork ribs dry with paper towel. Coat the ribs with a drizzle of oil, the 5-spice, ½ of the BBQ sauce, and seasoning. Wrap with tinfoil and place on a roasting tray. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through, 50-55 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, open the tinfoil, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce and roast uncovered for the remaining time.

  2. LET’S ROLL WITH THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. SMASHED Cucumber

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber and slice into bite-sized pieces before lightly seasoning. In a bowl, combine the soy vinaigrette and 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of sweetener until fully dissolved. Add the cucumber pieces and ½ of the chilli (to taste). Toss and set aside.

  4. FRIED RICE & OPTIONAL EGG

    When the ribs have 10 minutes remaining, crack 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 eggs (if using) into a bowl, whisk, season and set aside. Place a pan (large enough for the rice) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Carrot and fry until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rice, the coriander, and the remaining chilli (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  5. THERE WON’T BE ANY SPARE RIBS HERE!

    Plate up the the loaded rice, top with the juicy Pork ribs and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Side with the smacked Cucumber salad. Garnish with any remaining chilli (to taste). Well done, Chef!

  • Pork Ribs - 1kg

  • Chinese-5 Spice - 40ml

  • BBQ Sauce - 250ml

  • Jasmine Rice - 400ml

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Soy Vinaigrette - 90ml

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 20ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R523.31

for 4 servings · R130.83 per serving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs?

The preparation time for Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs with jasmine fried rice & smashed cucumber salad is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs with jasmine fried rice & smashed cucumber salad?

The total time required to make Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs with jasmine fried rice & smashed cucumber salad is between 55 and 70 minutes.

How many servings does Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs?

BBQ Sauce, Carrot, Chilli, Chinese 5-Spice, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Jasmine Rice, Pork Ribs, Soy Vinaigrette, White Sesame Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs?

Calories: 1268, Carbs: 128 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 52.1 grams, Sugar: 42.7 grams, Salt: 1603 grams

How do I prepare Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs?

START THE RIBS: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towel. Coat the ribs with a drizzle of oil, the 5-spice, ½ of the BBQ sauce, and seasoning. Wrap with tinfoil and place on a roasting tray. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through, 40-45 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, open the tinfoil, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce and roast uncovered for the remaining time. FRIED RICE & OPTIONAL EGG: When the ribs have 10 minutes remaining, crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (if using) into a bowl, whisk, season and set aside. Place a pan (large enough for the rice) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot and fry until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rice, the coriander, and the remaining chilli (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. LET’S ROLL WITH THE RICE: Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. SMASHED CUCUMBER: Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the cucumber and slice into bite-sized pieces before lightly seasoning. In a bowl, combine the soy vinaigrette and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of sweetener until fully dissolved. Add the cucumber pieces and ½ of the chilli (to taste). Toss and set aside. THERE WON’T BE ANY SPARE RIBS HERE!: Plate up the the loaded rice, top with the juicy pork ribs and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Side with the smashed cucumber salad. Garnish with any remaining chilli (to taste). Well done, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs?

BBQ Sauce, Carrot, Chilli, Chinese 5-Spice, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Jasmine Rice, Pork Ribs, Soy Vinaigrette, White Sesame Seeds

How many calories does Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs have?

1268 calories

How much fat content does Chinese Five-spice Pork Ribs have?

grams