Wu xi rou gu tou

Wu xi rou gu tou is a traditional dish originating from Wuxi in Jiangsu. The dish is usually made with a combination of pork ribs, ginger, scallions, Shaoxing wine, star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, sugar, salt, stock, and potato starch. The ribs are cut into fat squares of meat that are salted, chilled, covered with cold water, boiled, drained, rinsed, and placed in a clay pot or a pan with scallions, ginger, wine, spices, soy sauce, stock, and sugar. The dish is simmered over medium heat for an hour, and the ginger, scallions, and spices are then removed and the sauce is left to reduce. Potato starch is added to the sauce, and the ribs are then served with the thickened gravy.