Stewed Pork Ribs in Bean Sauce (豆酱排骨)

OK, take a break for seafood, too much cholesterol.

I don't have much time to spend on cooking on week days, hence, I will cook a pot of dish that can be frozen for a few meals. That will save me a lot of time to prepare the dinner when I get back from work.



This is one of the dishes that is available in my freezer. It is very appetizing when you mix the gravy with the rice. For those busy working mom, may be you can try it?

Recipe :

1. 2lbs of Pork Rib (hot water bathed)
2. 5 cloves garlic - sliced
3. 2~3 tbsp of bean sauce 豆酱 (can be spicy or non spicy - your choice)
4. 4~6 dried chilies - unseeded
5. 1 tsp dark soy sauce
6. 2 pickled plum
7. a pinch of sugar (optional)
8. 250~300ml water (or as needed)
9. 2 tsp of corn starch mix with 3 tsp water

Steps :

1. Grease a heated pot with some oil.
2. Fragrance the garlic sliced then add in bean sauce. Stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add in dried chili, pork ribs and dark soy sauce.
4. Stir and cook for 2~3 minutes.
5. Add water, bring to boil.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Add pickled plum, pinch of sugar. Simmer for another 20~30 minutes or until the ribs reach your desired tenderness.
8. Taste the gravy, add some water if needed.
9. Before removing from heat, add some corn starch water to thicken the gravy.
10. Serve with white rice.