These Steamed Bite Size Spare Ribs are a true dim sum classic — tender, juicy, and packed with savoury flavour. Each rib is marinated in a fragrant mixture of ginger, garlic, black bean sauce, soy, and white pepper before being steamed to melt-in-the-mouth perfection. The result is a beautifully aromatic dish with deep umami notes and just the right hint of warmth.
A quick pre-soak helps purify and tenderise the ribs, while a final drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of fresh spring onions bring everything together.
Perfect with steamed rice, as part of a dim sum spread, or served alongside your favourite Chinese home-cooked dishes, these ribs are simple to prepare and unbelievably satisfying.
SteamedBite Sized Ribs
Ingredients
- 450 g Pork Ribs cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Spring Onions finely Chopped
Marinating Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- Salt pinch
- White Pepper pinch
- 2 tsp Corn Flour
- 2 tbsp Fermented Black Beans
- 2 tbsp Oil Vegetable
Instructions
Tenderising Ribs
- Place your ribs into a large bowl along with the vinegar and salt, cover with water and then massage ribs.
- Soak ribs for 20 minutes. This process will help remove any impurities in the ribs and also tenderise the meat.
- Drain and allow to dry thoroughly
Marinade and Cooking
- Place your ribs into a heat proof bowl along with all of the marinade ingredients (except the oil) and massage ensuring that the ribs are well coated and thoroughly mixed. Now add the oil which will help lock in the moisture as the ribs cook.
- Place ribs into your steamer and steam on medium high for 20 minutes. Remove from steamer and top with sesame oil and chopped spring onions
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