Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic, Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce is a classic Chinese dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. This dish features bite-sized pork ribs marinated in a savory sauce crafted from umami-rich fermented black beans, fragrant garlic, and a touch of Shaoxing wine, then gently steamed to perfection. The steaming process locks in moisture, ensuring the ribs are succulent and infused with the bold, earthy flavors of the black bean sauce. Garnished with bright scallions and optionally spiced with red chili, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice, making it a crowd-pleasing entrée for any occasion. Perfect for those seeking an authentic taste of Chinese dim sum cuisine, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons Fermented black beans
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 Red chili (optional)
• 2 Scallions

Directions

Step 1

Clean the pork ribs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2

Soak the fermented black beans in a little water for a few minutes, then drain and coarsely chop.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped black beans, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well to create the black bean sauce.

Step 4

Add the pork ribs to the bowl and toss to evenly coat the ribs with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the red chili if using, and slice the scallions.

Step 6

Transfer the marinated pork ribs into a shallow heatproof dish that will fit into your steamer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped red chili, if using, over the top of the pork ribs.

Step 8

Bring a pot of water to boil and place the steam rack on top. Lower the heat to medium-high.

Step 9

Carefully place the dish with pork ribs onto the steamer rack. Cover and steam for about 35-40 minutes, until the ribs are tender and fully cooked.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the dish from the steamer and garnish with sliced scallions.

Step 11

Serve the steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce hot, accompanied by steamed rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(716.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1808.0

Total Fat 132.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 470mg	0%
Sodium 3437.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 115.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.5mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1921.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 8.6%