Cantonese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean (Dou Chi Zheng Pai Gu)
Guangdong Province
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Origin
Guangdong Province — dim sum tradition
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Description
Steamed spare ribs with black bean and chili are one of the most ordered dim sum items globally. Small pork spare rib pieces are marinated with fermented black beans (dou chi), garlic, chili, soy, and sesame oil, then steamed in a dish. The ribs must be cut small (3–4cm pieces), marinated at least 30 minutes, and steamed until the fat renders and the meat is tender but not falling apart.
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The Thread
—Japanese kuro mame — black soy bean preparations
—Korean doenjang — fermented soybean as marinade
—Spanish morcilla — fermented black element with pork
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Flavour Context
Fermented black bean umami; garlic and chili aromatic; tender pork; savoury steaming sauce
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