Steamed Pork Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Pork spare ribs
• 2 tbsp Fermented black beans (douchi)
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 Fresh red chili(optional)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tbsp grated Ginger
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Sugar substitute (erythritol)
• 2 Green onions
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak ribs in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Cut into 2-inch pieces between the bones.

2. 2

   Rinse fermented black beans and mash with garlic, ginger, and chopped chili. Heat oil in a small pan and fry the mixture for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Toss ribs with the black bean mixture, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and sugar substitute. Marinate 30 minutes total (overlaps with prep).

4. 4

   Arrange ribs in a single layer in a heatproof dish. Place in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 60 minutes, adding hot water to the steamer as needed.

5. 5

   Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.