Dim Sum Spare Ribs with Fermented Black Beans
 
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A classic and delicious dim sum style steamed spare ribs in black bean sauce.
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Recipe type: Pork Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 300 g pork rib tips (no bones spare ribs) or pork soft bones (get your butcher to chop them into bite-sized pieces)
  • Spring onions (for garnishing)
  • For Tenderizing:
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • For Marinate:
  • 1 tbsp fermented black beans - rinsed, drained and leave whole or you can mash gently with the back of a spoon
  • 1 bird's eye - chopped into small pieces (adjust amount to how spicy you'd like)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Tools You Will Need:
  • Bamboo Steamer and Wok
  • Steaming rack (if not using a bamboo steamer)
Instructions
  1. Wash the spare ribs and drain. Add baking powder and shaoxing wine to the ribs and rub to coat. Cover and let stand for an hour.
  2. Wash off the baking powder thoroughly from the spare ribs. Prepare the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the spare ribs and massage the marinade into the ribs (wear a pair of disposable gloves when doing this to avoid chilli burn). Allow to marinade for at least an hour. For better results, marinate overnight in the fridge.
  3. When ready to steam, arrange the spare ribs in a single layer on a heatproof plate. Fill a wok with about ⅓ full of water and place a steaming rack on the wok. Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully place the plate of ribs on top of the steaming rack. Close the cover and steam on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the ribs are completely cooked. Check that the water does not dry up during steaming and top up water if necessary.
  4. Garnish with spring onions and serve immediately on its own or with rice.
Cooking Notes
1. The longer you marinade the pork ribs, the more flavorful it will be. I usually leave them in the fridge overnight to marinate.
2. Leave the fermented black beans whole if you want a better presentation and clearer looking sauce.
3. You can also steam the spare ribs on low heat for up to an hour for softer texture.
4. Oyster sauce may be used to replace the light soy sauce.
Recipe by Souper Diaries at https://souperdiaries.com/steamed-pork-ribs-in-black-bean-sauce/