By Patrick Kong
Mom's Steamed Spare Ribs
8 steps
Prep:1hCook:25min
A dim sum classic that is one of my mom's signature dishes. Supremely juicy and flavorful. Perfect with rice or just on its own.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories264.5 kcal (13%)
Total Fat20.2 g (29%)
Carbs6.2 g (2%)
Sugars0.5 g (1%)
Protein13.7 g (27%)
Sodium754.8 mg (38%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
500gspare ribs
cut between the bones
1 Tbspcorn starch
for rinsing, optional
1thai chilli
thinly sliced
1scallion
thinly sliced
1 tspsesame oil
Marinade
Instructions
Step 1
(Optional) Massage ribs with corn starch, rinse with cold water, and pat dry. This will get rid of the "porky" aroma.
spare ribs500g
corn starch1 TbspStep 2
Soak fermented and dried black beans (douchi) in room temperature water for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
black beans1 TbspStep 3
In a heat-proof high-walled plate (coupe), combine salt, sugar, corn starch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, baking soda, and garlic.
salt½ tsp
sugar¼ tsp
soy sauce1 tsp
oyster sauce1 Tbsp
white pepper1 tsp
baking soda1 tsp
cloves garlic2 Step 4
Add rehydrated black beans to the marinade and combine with spare ribs, marinating for at least an hour (preferably overnight).
Step 5
Get a steamer ready on medium heat.
Step 6
Sprinkle finely chopped thai chillies around the spare ribs and drizzle with sesame oil.
thai chilli1 
sesame oil1 tspStep 7
Steam for 25 minutes until the ribs are fully cooked.
Step 8
Garnish with scallions and enjoy with some rice!
scallion1 Notes
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