Directions

To Cook

1. In a medium bowl, add pieces of ribs, egg whites and salt to marinate at room temperature for about 30 mins.
2. Next, evenly coat pork ribs with cornflour and let it sit for 10 mins.
3. Heat up a high-sided pot with enough oil to immerse ribs. Heat oil to 180°C and fry ribs till golden brown in small batches, about 5-7 mins each batch. Do not overcrowd the pot.
4. In a separate pan, heat water, coffee granules, oyster sauce and chopped chilli and simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly.
5. While simmering, add in sugar and allow the sauce to caramelise. Toss in the fried ribs and stir until well coated. Then, turn off the heat.
6. Serve with a dusting of cinnamon powder, chopped spring onions and chopped chilli.