Friday, June 06, 2008

Steamed Spareribs in black bean sauce with Tofu & Enoki mushrooms

One of the simplest and flavourful suppers one can make.  This is a variation on an old favourite.  I added some tofu and enoki mushrooms at the bottom of the plate.

Ingredients:
  • spareribs:  as much as you like.  For the 2 of us, about 15/16 pieces (cut short approx. 1/2 to 3/4 inch) - most Chinese supermarkets will have them already cut, I got mine at T&T
  • enoki mushrooms
  • tofu
  • black bean sauce - just get the stuff in the jar
  • soy sauce
  • chili flakes - if you like a hint of spicy
Mix spareribs with black bean sauce and chili flakes.  Set aside.  Lay enoki mushrooms on bottom of plate and diced tofu on top of the enoki.  Sprinkle with some soy sauce.  (A plate with sides that come up is a must or the liquid produced from steaming would just make a mess if you use a flat plate.)  Lay spareribs on top.  Steam for approx. 15 minutes once the water has come to a boil.  Serve with steamed rice.


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