Crispy Tadyang ng Baka

Ingredients for Crispy Tadyang ng Baka

• 1 kg beef spareribs, cut into riblets
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 whole garlic, crushed
• 2 star anise
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp sugar, divided
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 3 cups water
• Cooking oil, for deep-frying
• 1 cup vinegar
• 3 bird's-eye chillies, chopped with seeds
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Crispy Tadyang ng Baka

1. 1.Cover ribs with water, boil until scum rises, then drain and rinse the beef.
2. 2.Return ribs to the pot with soy sauce, crushed garlic, star anise, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon sugar, peppercorns, and water.
3. 3.Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours until fork-tender; drain and cool.
4. 4.Pat ribs dry, refrigerate on paper towels for at least 4 hours, then deep-fry in hot oil until crisp.
5. 5.Drain on paper towels; mix vinegar, chillies, shallot, minced garlic, remaining sugar, and pepper, then serve alongside.