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Chinese Steamed Garlic Ribs with Taro

This recipe for steamed garlic ribs with taro combines three of our favorite ingredients: juicy pork ribs, sweet garlic, and buttery taro. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork ribs (cut into 1-2 inch/3-5 cm pieces; your butcher can do this for you)
  • 1 tablespoon clear rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons oil (any neutral oil)
  • 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped, from about 9 cloves)
  • 1 1/3 cups taro (diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon scallion (chopped, to garnish; optional)

Instructions

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  1. Place the rib pieces, clear rice wine, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper into a bowl. Mix until the ribs are evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge overnight for best results.
  2. We highly recommend marinating overnight (marinating for less time will yield less tender ribs). However, if you’re strapped for time, marinate for at least 1 hour—or at least 2 hours for meatier ribs.
  3. Add the cornstarch and water to the marinated ribs, and mix well until there is no standing liquid at the bottom of the bowl.
  4. Heat a saucepan over low heat. Add the oil and garlic, and stir occasionally until the garlic turns slightly translucent and is fragrant but not browned—about 4-5 minutes. (Garlic turns bitter if overly browned or burned in hot oil.)
  5. Place the taro cubes in a single layer on a large heatproof shallow bowl. Place the marinated ribs on top of the taro. Then spoon the garlic and oil evenly over the top of the ribs.
  6. Next, bring some water to a simmer in a metal steamer or in a wok with a metal steaming rack set in the bottom. (Learn more about how to set up a steamer.) Place the heatproof bowl with your ribs into your steaming apparatus, cover, and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the ribs are opaque and the taro is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with chopped scallion if desired, and serve over rice with your favorite stir-fried vegetable on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 694mg (29%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362

% Daily Value*

Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 694mg 29%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.