In
a pot, bring water to a boil.
Heat
2 tbsp oil in wok. Then fry the spareribs
until well-browned. Set aside for use
later.
In
a clean wok, heat remaining oil. Add
sugar and carameilze until light brown.
Then add the smashed garlic and preserved
brown soya bean. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
Add in the spareribs, dark soya sauce,
peppercorn, cinnamon, star anise and
remaining salt. Continue to stir fry
for another 30 seconds.
Remove
from heat and toss into the pot of hot
boiling water.
Allow
the consomme to boil on high heat for
10 minutes. Then reduce the heat and
allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 hours
or until the meat is tender.
Dish
consomme onto a serving bowl. Garnish
with fried crispy shallots and Chinese
crispy crullers.