Cantonese-Style Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Small pork rib pieces steamed with fermented black beans, garlic, and a touch of chili for a tender, savory dim sum classic. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork spare ribs, fermented black beans, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces pork spare ribs
1 tbsp, rinsed and mashed fermented black beans
3 cloves, finely minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb 1-inch pork spare rib pieces with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp sugar; mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp rinsed and mashed fermented black beans, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes if using.
Step 3: Arrange the pork ribs evenly in a heatproof dish suitable for steaming.
Step 4: Set up a steamer with boiling water and steam the pork ribs over high heat for 25 minutes until tender and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from steamer and serve hot as a flavorful appetizer or main dish alongside steamed rice.