Steamed Spareribs with Black Beans
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Marinating
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
453 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Steamed Spareribs with Black Beans
Description
The ribs are first rinsed and marinated to permeate flavor and tenderize the meat without softening it too much. The marinate includes aromatics like garlic and ginger, as well as soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar for a balanced savory-sweet profile. After marination, the ribs are coated evenly with cornstarch, which helps thicken the sauce formed during steaming and adds a subtle texture. The addition of fermented black beans contributes a distinctive salty umami note.
Cooking is done by steaming, which keeps the ribs moist and tender while allowing the flavors to meld gently. The dish is topped with fresh green onions for brightness. It pairs well with steamed rice as a warm, comforting entrée.
To avoid toughness, cooking time is controlled to about 15 to 20 minutes for small pieces, with extra time if needed for thicker ribs. For a spicy kick, chopped Thai chili peppers may be added when serving.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork spareribs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger peeled, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Chinese rice cooking wine
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce light
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons fermented black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Instructions
- Rinse pork ribs and drain very well. Pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine pork ribs, Chinese wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and sugar. Stir to fully coat meat and marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare a steamer by bringing about two inches of water to a boil.
- Add cornstarch and combine until ribs are coated. Add black beans and stir to distribute.
- Transfer pork into a heat-proof wide, shallow plate and place in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook the ribs to prevent toughness; 15 to 20 minutes is usually sufficient for small pieces.
- For added heat, include chopped Thai chili peppers along with green onions when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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