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    Home » Recipes » Sichuan Food

    Fermented Black Beans Ribs

    September 23, 2013 by Elaine 5 Comments | Jump to Recipe

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    Steamed ribs with fermented black beans (鼓汁排骨)or simply as Fermented Black bean ribs is one of my options when I do not have enough time for cooking or when I want to reduce the oil in my family diet. For many Chinese rib recipes, deep frying or braising is commonly used. With those methods, a certain amount of oil is used. However, if steamed is used, we can almost skip the oil.

    Fermented black bean ribs

    The seasoning used for this dish is known as fermented black beans or sometimes referred as black bean sauce and Dou-chi in Chinese. Fermented black beans or Dou-Chi(豆豉)is a great seasoning for steamed dishes and stir fry dishes including steamed beaten egg , ribs or chicken wings. Along with it, the cooking process becomes really simple and easy. You may find the packaged in Asian stores or purchase one pack from Amazon  Chinese Douchi - Fermented Black Beans - 16 Oz Bag Each..

    Fermented black bean ribs

    There are many types of fermented soy beans, the main ingredients are commonly soy beans. They are used in most of the Chinese cuisines. For more information about those black little soy beans with this special flavor, please check Douchi-fermented soy beans.

    Dou-Chi--Black bean paste

    Besides Fermented soy beans, I also add garlic, chopped chili pepper as compensatory flavoring.Cook the ribs in boiling water for around 1~2 minutes to remove the impurities or you can choose to soak the ribs with clean water for at least 1 hour. Marinade with soy sauce, oyster sauce and salt for around 15 minutes. Then prepare garlic, fermented soy beans, chopped chili peppers and green onions.  Combine everything together and mix evenly.

    Fermented black bean ribs

    If you use electric  rice cooker , you can place the ribs in the steamer and steam it along with rice. The ribs will be just tender and well-flavored.

    Fermented black bean ribs

    This is so great and perfect with steamed rice.

    Fermented black bean ribs

    Fermented Black Beans Ribs

    Fermented Black Bean Ribs--the best way to use black bean.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Sichuan cuisine
    Keyword: Black Bean, ribs
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 776kcal
    Author: Elaine

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ribs
    • 1 teaspoon chopped chili pepper , or freshly chopped chili pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
    • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
    • 4 green onions , finely chopped

    Marinating

    • 1 teaspoon ground peppercorn
    • 1 small piece of ginger
    • Salt to taste , spare salt since both soy sauce and oyster saucecontain salt
    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce , for a darker color
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

    Instructions

    • Clean the ribs and rinse in boiling water for around 1~2 minutes to get rid of the impurities. Transfer out and drain.
    • In a large bowl, marinade the ribs with the marinating sauce for around 15 minutes. Mix with all the other seasonings.
    • Set up a steamer to steam for around 20 minutes or more time if you want to softer taste.
    • Garnishing some green onion on top and serve directly.

    Notes

    It is ok if you only have soy sauce or light soy sauce on hand. Dark soy sauce is mainly for darkening the color.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 2025mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4.6mg

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    Comments

    1. Jen

      July 24, 2014 at 1:18 am

      This recipe looks Really good. Thanks for laying it our for us!

      Reply
      • Elaine Luo

        July 24, 2014 at 1:23 am

        Thanks Jen.

        Reply
    2. Mentari

      March 28, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      4 stars
      Hello! It looks delicious! I'll make it tomorrow since I've just bought a preserved beans. Just a question, will it be too salty? Since all the use of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and preserved beans? Can I add some rock sugar or sugar in it, if It doesn't change the taste? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 01, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        You can soak the ribs to remove part of the salty taste.

        Reply
      • Bad Kitty

        August 09, 2021 at 12:17 pm

        Please do not rate the recipes if you have not made it. It is not fair to the author, and it is misleading to others who may want to try the recipe.

        Reply

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