Black Bean Ribs
Black Bean Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped, for garnish
- as needed water, for rinsing and blanching ribs
Instructions
- 1
Begin by thoroughly rinsing the pork ribs under cold running water to clean them. Place the rinsed ribs in a large pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Fill the pot with enough water to cover the ribs. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the rinsed pork ribs and blanch them for 3-5 minutes, or until any impurities or scum rise to the surface.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Carefully drain the blanched ribs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
To the ribs in the bowl, add the salt, granulated sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Next, incorporate the roughly chopped fermented black beans, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies (if using for heat).
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring that the ribs are evenly coated with the seasoning and aromatics. Use your hands for best results.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Transfer the seasoned ribs to a plate or a shallow, heat-proof bowl that fits inside your steamer. Arrange them in a single layer as much as possible to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Place the plate of ribs into a steamer set over boiling water. Cover the steamer and steam for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and fully cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min
- 9
Carefully remove the steamed ribs from the steamer. Garnish with freshly chopped green onion before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Black Bean Ribs
- 2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped, for garnish
- as needed water, for rinsing and blanching ribs
Instructions
- 1
Begin by thoroughly rinsing the pork ribs under cold running water to clean them. Place the rinsed ribs in a large pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Fill the pot with enough water to cover the ribs. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the rinsed pork ribs and blanch them for 3-5 minutes, or until any impurities or scum rise to the surface.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Carefully drain the blanched ribs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
To the ribs in the bowl, add the salt, granulated sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Next, incorporate the roughly chopped fermented black beans, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies (if using for heat).
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring that the ribs are evenly coated with the seasoning and aromatics. Use your hands for best results.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Transfer the seasoned ribs to a plate or a shallow, heat-proof bowl that fits inside your steamer. Arrange them in a single layer as much as possible to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Place the plate of ribs into a steamer set over boiling water. Cover the steamer and steam for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and fully cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min - 9
Carefully remove the steamed ribs from the steamer. Garnish with freshly chopped green onion before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min