Braised Pork Ribs with Spices

I love to eat dishes with spices, such as Bak Kut Teh or anything that is braised with spices. In order to fulfill my taste bud last weekend. I braised pork ribs with spices for lunch & dinner. Just dump everything in the pot and let it simmer, clean and easy! Isn't it? And the aroma of spices is so nice! If you are a spices' lover, give this a try...!

Ingredients:
350gm Pork Ribs, chopped
2 nos Cinnamon, rinsed
2 nos Star Anise, rinsed
3 nos Cloves, rinsed
1 tbsp Black Peppercorn, rinsed
5 cloves Garlic (retain skin), rinsed
2 nos Shallots, sliced
1/2 cup Light Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Thick Soya Sauce
600ml Water

Methods:
1. Blanch pork ribs with boiled water. Drained and set aside.
2. Heat up 3 tbsp oil, sautee garlic & shallots till fragrant.
3. Add in cinnamon, star anise & cloves. Sautee for 2 mins.
4. Add in water, bring to boil. Add in black peppercorn.
5. Add in pork ribs. Bring to boil & simmer for 5 mins.
6. Add in light soya sauce & thick soya sauce.
7. Simmer in low fire for 1/2 an hour or till pork ribs is soft & tender. Water should have reduced to half & gravy turns thicker.
8. Dish up. Serve with hot steamed rice.