Steamed Spare Ribs with Pumpkin (南瓜蒸排骨)
南瓜蒸排骨 (Steamed Spare Ribs with Pumpkin) is a classic Fujian Cuisine dish that combines the tender texture of spare ribs with the natural sweetness of pumpkin, creating a comforting and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 500g spare ribs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 500g pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 slices ginger
- 2 cloves 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate the spare ribs with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper for 15 minutes.
- Place the spare ribs in a heatproof dish, then arrange the pumpkin chunks on top. Sprinkle with minced garlic and ginger slices.
- Steam over high heat for 45 minutes, or until the spare ribs are tender and the pumpkin is soft.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
Supplies
Steamer Heatproof dish
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
南瓜蒸排骨 (Steamed Spare Ribs with Pumpkin) is best served with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to check the doneness of the spare ribs and pumpkin before serving, as cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chunks.
Cost
$15