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.

Steamed Spare Ribs with Pumpkin (南瓜蒸排骨)

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

  1. In a large bowl, marinate the spare ribs with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Place the spare ribs in a heatproof dish, then arrange the pumpkin chunks on top. Sprinkle with minced garlic and ginger slices.
  3. Steam over high heat for 45 minutes, or until the spare ribs are tender and the pumpkin is soft.
  4. 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