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Pai gu (pai gu)

Pork ribs marinated in fermented black beans, garlic and sugar, then steamed until tender. A Cantonese dim sum dish with a deep sweet-salty flavor.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

285 kcal per serving

Protein
18.8 g
Carbohydrates
8.8 g
of which sugars
4 g
Fat
18.8 g
of which saturated fat
7.2 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fermented black beans, then lightly mash them with the chopped garlic.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ribs with the mashed beans, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  3. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  4. Arrange the pork pieces in a steamer dish in an even layer.
  5. Steam covered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the meat pulls easily from the bone.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with chili and green onion, and serve with white rice.

Variations and tips

Fried version. Pass the ribs through hot oil for 3 minutes after marinating for a crispier skin, then finish by steaming.

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