Steamed Pork Ribs with Dace Fish Paste 鯪魚滑蒸排骨

Tender pork ribs are marinated and steamed to perfection with savory dace fish paste, creating a rich umami flavor that pairs wonderfully with rice. This classic Cantonese dish is simple to make and deeply satisfying.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g pork ribs (spare ribs), chopped into 3cm pieces
• 50g Dace fish paste
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp finely minced ginger
• 1 tbsp chopped spring onion (for garnish)

Steps

1. Wash and pat dry pork ribs. In a bowl, combine ribs with light soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, and cooking oil. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Add dace fish paste and minced ginger to the marinated pork ribs. Mix well to ensure the paste is evenly distributed.
3. Arrange the ribs in a shallow, heatproof dish.
4. Steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork ribs are tender and cooked through.
5. Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving hot.

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