Steamed Pork Ribs with Taro (芋头蒸排骨)
This traditional Fujian Cuisine dish combines the tender texture of pork ribs with the earthy flavor of taro, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 500g pork ribs, cut into individual pieces
- 500g taro, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 slices of ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the pork ribs in a large bowl and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Arrange the taro chunks in a steaming plate or dish, then place the marinated pork ribs on top of the taro.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, ginger slices, and chopped green onion over the pork ribs.
- Steam over high heat for 1 hour, or until the pork ribs are tender and the taro is soft.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour the hot oil over the green onion to release its aroma, then drizzle the oil over the steamed pork ribs and taro.
- Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then pour it over the steamed dish to create a glossy sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Steaming plate or dish Large bowl Small saucepan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Steamer Saucepan
Serving suggestions
Serve the steamed pork ribs with taro alongside steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to check the tenderness of the pork ribs and taro before serving, as the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the ribs and taro chunks.
Cost
$15