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Braised Pork Ribs and Bitter Gourd in Black Bean Sauce - salty fermented black beans act as a perfect foil to the bitter gourd in this flavorful dish. | RotiNRice.com
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Braised Pork Ribs and Bitter Gourd in Black Bean Sauce

Braised Pork Ribs and Bitter Gourd in Black Bean Sauce - salty fermented black beans act as a perfect foil to the bitter gourd in this flavorful dish.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : Chinese
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 587kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium bitter gourd / bitter melon
  • 2 lbs pork baby back ribs (cut into bite size pieces) (900g)
  • ¾ cup water (180ml)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce Mix

  • 2 tbsp fermented black beans (rinsed and drain)
  • 2 red chilies (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 inch ginger (peeled and cut into small pieces) (about 60g)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup water (60ml)

Instructions
 

  • Cut bitter gourd in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and then slice crosswise into ¼ inch thick slices.
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  • Sprinkle a tablespoon coarse salt onto sliced bitter melon and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. This is to draw out some of the bitter juices from the gourd. Rinse and drain.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in food processor and pulse till fine and combined. Remove and set aside.
  • In a medium sized pan, heat vegetable oil. Stir in processed sauce mix and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Add pork ribs and continue to fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until opaque and coated with sauce.
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  • Pour in water and allow it to simmer on low for 45 minutes.
  • Finally, add bitter gourd and allow it to cook for another 10 minutes.
  • The sauce should be nice and thick by now.
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  • Turn off heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal
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