Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Black Beans
Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Black Beans
Ingredients
For the Pork Ribs
- 1 1/2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 red chili, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork ribs: Rinse the pork spareribs thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the pork ribs to the cornstarch slurry and toss to coat evenly. This step helps tenderize the ribs and keeps them moist during steaming.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the marinade: In a separate large bowl, combine the rinsed and chopped fermented black beans, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Mix well to create a uniform marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Marinate the ribs: Add the cornstarch-coated pork ribs to the marinade. Toss everything together until the ribs are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Set up the steamer: Fill a large pot or wok with about 2-3 inches of water. Place a steaming rack inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the rack. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Steam the ribs: Arrange the marinated pork ribs in a single layer on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Make sure not to overcrowd the plate to allow for even steaming. Carefully place the plate with the ribs onto the steaming rack in the boiling water. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cook the ribs: Reduce the heat to medium-high and steam the pork ribs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and cooked through. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your ribs and the efficiency of your steamer.
⏱️ 25 min
- 7
Serve: Carefully remove the steamed ribs from the steamer. Garnish with sliced scallions and optional red chili slices. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Black Beans
For the Pork Ribs
- 1 1/2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 red chili, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork ribs: Rinse the pork spareribs thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the pork ribs to the cornstarch slurry and toss to coat evenly. This step helps tenderize the ribs and keeps them moist during steaming.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the marinade: In a separate large bowl, combine the rinsed and chopped fermented black beans, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Mix well to create a uniform marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Marinate the ribs: Add the cornstarch-coated pork ribs to the marinade. Toss everything together until the ribs are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Set up the steamer: Fill a large pot or wok with about 2-3 inches of water. Place a steaming rack inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the rack. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Steam the ribs: Arrange the marinated pork ribs in a single layer on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Make sure not to overcrowd the plate to allow for even steaming. Carefully place the plate with the ribs onto the steaming rack in the boiling water. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cook the ribs: Reduce the heat to medium-high and steam the pork ribs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and cooked through. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your ribs and the efficiency of your steamer.
⏱️ 25 min - 7
Serve: Carefully remove the steamed ribs from the steamer. Garnish with sliced scallions and optional red chili slices. Serve immediately with steamed rice.