Steamed Pork Ribs with Preserved Black Olives 欖角蒸排骨

Succulent pork ribs are steamed to perfection with savory preserved black olives, creating a rich and aromatic flavor profile. This dish is a Cantonese classic, best served with steamed rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g pork spare ribs, chopped into 3-4 cm pieces
• 2 tbsp preserved black olives (欖角), rinsed and roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• Pinch of white pepper
• 1 sprig scallions, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Wash pork spare ribs and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine ribs with preserved black olives, minced garlic, minced ginger, light soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, cooking oil, and white pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare a steamer. Once the water is boiling, place the marinated ribs in a shallow, heatproof dish.
3. Steam the ribs over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is tender and cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the ribs.
4. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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