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Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Beans

Steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce is the perfect easy weeknight meal! Packed with flavor and will be sure to please your family. If you love pork ribs, then this recipe is for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Filipino
Keyword: steamed pork ribs, steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Bebs Lott

Ingredients

Pork Ribs Preparation

  • 1 kilo pork short ribs small cuts
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 cups water

Marinate

  • 1 tbsp fermented black beans tausi
  • 3 tsp shaoxing wine or rice cooking wine
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce or light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper or white pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Garnish

  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 tsp green onion optional

Instructions

  • Place pork riblets in a bowl then add 1 tbsp. cornstarch. Massage pork with cornstarch for a couple of minutes.
    1 kilo pork short ribs, 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Add water and massage again to remove excess blood and grime from fork ribs.
    6 cups water
  • Rinse ribs in running water and squeeze out any excess liquid from the pork ribs and return ribs into the bowl.
  • Add fermented black beans, garlic, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, shaoxing wine, sesame oil and cornstarch. Mix until ingredients are incorporated and ribs are fully coated.
    1 tbsp fermented black beans, 3 tsp shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp cornstarch
  • Cover with cling wrap and marinate for at least 1 hour or over night.
  • Transfer marinated beef in a steam-safe shallow bowl or small potions in small plates.
  • In a wok or wide pot, place a trivet then add enough water until it is level with the top of the trivet.
  • Carefully place the bowl of ribs on top of the trivet. Double check to make sure that there's a little bit of water touching the bottom surface of the bowl.
  • Cover with lid and steam ribs for 45 minutes or until pork is tender.
  • Remove from heat the garnish with some green onions and chili. Serve and enjoy. Bon Appetit!
    1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp green onion

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Notes

  1. If you are using a small steamer, you can divide the pork and sauce in two bowl and use two levels of your steamer.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 18.5g | Saturated Fat: 16.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 10210mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg