Gon Heung Paai Guat (steamed Spare Ribs With Black Bean Sauce)

Gon Heung Paai Guat, or Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce, is a classic dish in Chiuchow Cuisine known for its savory and aromatic flavors. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a delicious family meal.

Gon Heung Paai Guat (steamed Spare Ribs With Black Bean Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spare ribs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the fermented black beans, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  2. Add the spare ribs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the black bean sauce mixture.
  3. Transfer the spare ribs and sauce to a heatproof plate that will fit inside a steamer. Spread the spare ribs out evenly.
  4. Steam the spare ribs over high heat for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and fully cooked.
  5. Once cooked, remove the spare ribs from the steamer and garnish with chopped green onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Steamer Heatproof plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Gon Heung Paai Guat with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the spare ribs in the black bean sauce mixture for 1-2 hours before steaming.

Cost

$10