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Instant Pot Spare Ribs and Rice

Make Classic Chinese Comfort Food: Instant Pot Spare Ribs and Rice 豉汁排骨飯. Deliciously tender spare ribs with super flavorful rice soaked with black bean sauce. Super Easy One Pot Meal your whole family will enjoy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454g) pork spare ribs , cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil
  • 1½ cup (345g) jasmine rice , rinsed
  • 1½ cup (375ml) cold water
Black Bean Marinade
  • 1.5 tablespoon (22.5g) black bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Shaoxing wine or water
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) ginger , grated
  • 3 (14g) garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) sugar
  • A pinch white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce (optional)
Garnish
  • green onions , finely sliced
  • 1 Thai chili , finely chopped (Optional)

Instructions

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  1. Marinate Spare Ribs: In a mixing bowl, marinate spare ribs with Black Bean Marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight in the fridge.
  2. Pressure Cook Spare Ribs and Rice: Mix marinated ribs with 1 tbsp (15ml) oil, then place in Instant Pot. Try to fill the whole Instant Pot bottom with a single layer of spare ribs. Then, layer 1½ cup (345g) Jasmine rice on the spare ribs. Add 1½ cup (375ml) cold water. If the rice is rinsed, drain well and use 1 1/4 cup (310ml) cold water instead. Ensure all the rice are submerged in liquid. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 13 minutes, then 10 minutes Natural Release.*Pro Tip: Ensure spare ribs are at the bottom, then rice on top.
  3. Season and Serve Instant Pot Spare Ribs and Rice: Fluff and gently mix the spare ribs and rice. Taste and season with more salt or soy sauce if necessary. Garnish with finely sliced green onion. Add Thai chili to spice it up! Serve immediately. :)

Notes

  • Chopped Pork Spare Ribs – if you purchase them in Asian butcher shops, they usually come in cut up pieces. If not, ask your butcher to chop them up in pieces.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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