Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Fermented Black Beans Recipe
This is a popular dim sum dish that works as a main entree! Spare ribs are marinated overnight then steamed for 25-30 minutes for an easy, aromatic and savory plate!
Equipment
- 1 steamer
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs spare ribs cut into pieces
FOR THE MARINADE
- 2 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- few dashes white pepper powder
- half a thumb of ginger cut into matchsticks
- fermented/salted black beans
GARNISHMENT
- handful of chopped scallions for garnishment
Instructions
- Place cut spare ribs into a large bowl.
- Add marinade ingredients into a separate small bowl, excluding the ginger and black beans, then mix until well blended.
- Pour marinade onto the spare ribs. Top with ginger and black beans, then mix until thoroughly incorporated with the spare ribs.
- Cover with saran wrap and allow the ribs to marinate overnight for best results or for at least 4 hours.
- Remove the marinated spare ribs from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (app. 15 minutes). Remove the saran wrap, then place the spare ribs into a large, heat-proof dish (in a single-layer without overlapping if possible, so that they steam all the way through).
- Steam the ribs for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!
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