This pork rib stew with navy beans is hearty and toddler-friendly, featuring tender pork ribs, sweet carrots, and flavorful navy beans in a smooth tomato sauce. Ideal for a comforting meal, it combines mild flavors and dense textures, perfect for both adults and little ones. A cornstarch slurry thickens the stew for a satisfying consistency, making it perfect for serving with crusty bread.
1: Cut T slits into the bottom of your tomatoes and then blanch in boiling water.
2: Peel, de-seed, and puree tomatoes; set the tomato sauce aside.
3: In the same water, bring to boil, add your pork ribs, and cook for 2 minutes.
4: Wash, rinse, and dry your pork ribs, then marinate with 1 minced shallot, salt, and black pepper; set aside.
5: In a pot, heat oil, add sliced onion and sugar, caramelize onions, then remove from heat.
6: In the same pot, add marinated pork ribs and sear on high heat.
7: Add tomato puree to deglaze the pot and scrape off the bits.
8: Add carrots, chicken stock, fish sauce, chicken bouillon, and caramelized onions to the pot.
9: Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
10: After 20 minutes, increase heat to high, add navy beans, stir, add cornstarch slurry, and cook for 5-10 minutes until beans are heated.
11: Turn off heat, top with scallion, and serve with baguette or crusty bread.
