🥢 Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce・Hong Kong-style Tea House Homemade Classic Steamed Flavor

Editor's Preface

When it comes to must-try dim sum dishes or quick home-cooked dishes, steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce are a must-try! Adults and children, working professionals, and even parents love to chew on these slender pork ribs, which are incredibly delicious and appetizing. It's a perfect companion to rice and easy to prepare at home, bringing a warm, family-friendly touch. This time, I'll use a family recipe to help you make delicious, residue-free, tender, and smooth steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce all in one go!

Ingredients preparation

• 350–400g pork belly steak (or 2–3 steaks, chopped into bite-sized pieces)

• Black bean sauce: 1.5 tablespoons of black bean sauce (you can add a little minced garlic)

• 3 cloves of garlic (crushed or minced)

• 1 chili pepper (optional, for extra flavor) cut into rings

• 2–3 slices of ginger

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon rice wine or Huadiao wine

• A small amount of pepper, salt, and sesame oil

• Chopped green onions (for garnish)

• (Optional: Potato chips as base / Steamed pumpkin wedges together)

Detailed steps

🧂 1. Selection and preliminary processing of spareribs

• Wash the ribs immediately after purchase (soak them in salt water to remove the blood), then rinse with water and drain.

• The meat will become smoother if it absorbs extra water, and it can also remove the fishy smell!

• Mix the ginger slices and pork ribs together, then wash them several times to remove some of the pork smell.

• Pat dry with kitchen paper

🥣 2. Marinate

• Soak the fermented black beans for one minute, then drain and chop together with the minced garlic and chili peppers. (Some of the ingredients can be replaced with ready-made steamed meat patty fermented black bean sauce, but it is fresher and more fragrant if you chop your own.)

• Mix together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice wine, salt, pepper, sesame oil and cornstarch.

• Add fermented black beans, garlic, and chili to the pork ribs and massage them with your hands for 1-2 minutes to soften the meat.

• Marinate for at least 15-30 minutes (refrigerated is best)

🍽️ 3. Arrange the dish

• A thin layer of cornstarch wraps the meat, making it more chewy after steaming.

• If you want to be healthier, you can put potato chips or pumpkin slices at the bottom of the plate to absorb the essence of black bean sauce (children especially like it)

• Spread the ribs evenly, don't stack them too thick, so they can be steamed more evenly

🔥 4. Steaming Techniques

• Prepare a steamer, bring water to a boil over high heat and place the dish in first (the egg should be steamed well enough so that the meat will become slippery first).

• Cover and steam over medium heat for 12-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the meat, if it has bones, you can increase it to 18 minutes)

• Open the lid immediately after steaming, sprinkle with chopped green onions and a little sesame oil to enhance the flavor

• If you like spicy food, you can sprinkle more chili rings before going on stage

😋 5. Enjoy on stage

• The soy sauce and pork are mixed into a delicious sauce, which is great for dipping rice.

• Served with potato or pumpkin base, zero waste, enjoy the meat and then the essence

• Hot and spicy food has the best teahouse feel, and steaming it overnight makes the flavor more prominent.

Editor's Tips

• Pork belly chops are thin-boned and low in fat, perfect for everyday family meals.

• It is best to chop the fermented black beans on the spot instead of using the whole sauce, the freshness and fragrance are completely different

• Marinate the ribs longer (overnight is better) so that the flavor is more absorbed into the meat.

• If you want a smoother body, cornstarch is essential

• Using rubber gloves will make the meat more even and clean

Eating experience 🤤

Every bite is incredibly tender, the meat savory and savory, and the salty, fragrant black bean sauce is incredibly satisfying. It's a perfect match with rice or porridge. Steaming overnight and reheating makes the flavor even richer and more infused, and there's virtually no leftovers!

summary

Steamed spare ribs with black bean sauce is a nostalgic classic popular in tea restaurants, restaurants, and even at home. It's nutritious, simple to prepare, and even beginners can cook it beautifully. I'll try it tonight and make sure everyone at home laughs! 🥢🍖🫘 If you'd like to try different textures of "Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce" (e.g., pork ribs, ribs, or pork belly), or if you'd like to add steamed pumpkin or steamed potatoes to your recipe, feel free to share and I'll be happy to share your thoughts!