Braised Lamb Riblets
Braised Lamb Riblets is a savory, slow-cooked dish featuring small cuts of lamb ribs simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. Typical ingredients include lamb, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, star anise, and sometimes rock sugar or rice wine for depth. This style of preparation is widely popular across various regions in China, particularly in northern and central areas where lamb is a staple.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a hearty and energy-dense meal. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the lamb, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-600 per serving depending on the cut and sauce.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Braised lamb riblets reflect the Chinese culinary principle of 'red cooking' (hóng shāo), where slow simmering in soy-based sauces creates deep umami flavors and tender texture. Nutritionally, lamb is valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its warming properties, making this dish especially popular in colder seasons or regions.
