Cantonese Ribs with Black Bean Sauce Recipe (Dim Sum Style)
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Steam Ribs in Black Bean Sauce (豉汁蒸排骨) is the most popular rib recipe in Cantonese cuisines. By sauteing part of the garlic and the fermented black soybean, the flavor really stands out. The citrus aroma from the orange peel is like a nice little spark that refreshes everything. These ribs are incredibly tender, juicy, and full of umami flavor.
INGREDIENTS (Served 2)
500 of pork short ribs
2 tsp of salt to rub the ribs (Amazon Link -
1/4 cup of cornstarch to rub the ribs (Amazon Link -
1/4 cup of crushed ice to rub the ribs
3 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine to rub the ribs (Amazon Link -
1.5 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
1/2 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine (Amazon Link -
1/4 tsp of salt (Amazon Link -
1/3 tsp of baking soda (Amazon Link -
1/2 tsp of sugar (Amazon Link -
1/3 tsp of white pepper (Amazon Link -
1/3 tsp of aged tangerine peel, optional (if you don’t have it, use 1 tsp of orange zest.) (Product Link -
3 tbsp of garlic
3 tsp of ginger
2 tbsp of cornstarch (Amazon Link -
2 tsp of fermented black bean, roughly diced (Amazon Link -
2 tbsp of vegetable oil (Amazon Link -
INGREDIENTS
Slice the ribs in between the bones into bite-size pieces. Then rub with salt, corn starch, crushed ice and Chinese cooking wine for 8 minutes. This 8 minutes of rubbing is going to loosen up the grains and fibers, which tenderize the ribs physically - very important.
Rinse the ribs under cold running water for a few minutes or until all the starch is gone Then drain completely. This cleaning process will remove any unpleasant smell and wash off some of the Myoglobin, which is the redness that appears on the meat. If you don’t wash it, you will get a meaty, gamy taste and your ribs will be brown after cooking. This is completely optional and up to you but I as a Cantonese, we prefer our meat to have a light color and a clean taste especially when making steamed recipes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the marinading ingredients for the ribs: soy sauce, oyster sauce, chinese cooking wine, salt, baking soda, sugar, white pepper, granulated orange peel, 2 tbsp of minced garlic (reserve 1 tbsp for later), and 2 tsp of the minced ginger (reserve 1 tsp for later).
Even though the ribs are well-drained, it is still wet. Use paper towels to absorb as much water as possible then mix the ribs with the marinade.
Once all the flavor is well combined, add 2 tbsp of cornstarch and mix thoroughly. This will get you that classic dim sum rib texture. Set the ribs aside for now.
In a sauce pot, add the black soybean, the reserved garlic and ginger, and 2 tbsp of oil. Saute for a couple of minutes or until the aromatics are slightly golden on the edge. Turn off the heat. Let it cool.
Pour the aromatics and oil into the ribs and stir thoroughly. Let is sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour (over night will be even better).
Place the ribs in the plate and steam on high heat for 30 minutes. Make sure you have enough water in the pot so it doesn’t boil to dry.
Sprinkle some diced scallion as garnish. Enjoy
Stuffed Eggplant Recipe (Hakka Style)
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Hakka Stuffed Eggplant (客家酿茄子) is my favorite way to eat eggplant. You can also use this recipe to make stuffed tofu, pepper, bitter melon, mushroom... Stuffed food is one of those characteristic styles of Hakka cuisine.
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INGREDIENTS
For the filling
400 g 14 oz of white fish fillet, cut into chunks
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/2 tsp of sweet paprika (Amazon Link -
1/2 tbsp of cornstarch (Amazon Link -
2 tbsp of chinese cooking wine (Amazon Link -
1/2 tbsp of sesame oil (Amazon Link -
2 tsp of finely minced ginger
1 tbsp of finely minced garlic
1/4 cup of diced scallion
3 tbsp of water
To make the sauce
1 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tsp of cornstarch (Amazon Link -
Some Black pepper to taste (Amazon Link -
1 cup of water
Others
2-3 Chinese long eggplants
3 tbsp of cornstarch to coat the eggplants
2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil to pan-fry
INSTRUCTIONS
Roughly cut the fish fillet into chunks and put it into the food processor along with the rest of the filling ingredients. Use the on and off mode to blend everything for 20-25 seconds. Don’t grind the meat too fine, otherwise, the filling will turn out too mussy. Remove it from the food processor and set it aside.
Slice the eggplant at a 45-degree angle into 1 centimeter thick pieces. Place all the slices on the cutting board. Put a few tbsp of cornstarch into a sieve and lightly dust onto the eggplant cut surface. Repeat this on the other side. Don't dust too much, otherwise, the filling can not attach well. A thin layer of cornstarch will prevent the meat from falling off and it also creates a starch layer on the outside of the eggplant which helps to catch more flavors from the sauce.
Spread a small amount of filling, 1/2 tsp will do, onto the eggplant slice. This will wet the cornstarch lightly and help the meat to fully make contact with the eggplant so it doesn’t fall off while cooking. Then put more filling, about 1.5 tbsp, on the top. Shape the edge with a dining knife. This recipe is enough to stuff 3 long skinny eggplants, of course, it depends on the size of your eggplant.
Before cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set it aside.
Add vegetable oil into a frying pan. Place in the stuffed eggplant with the meat side down and pan fry over medium heat until golden brown. Flip it and fry the other side for a minute or 2.
Pour in the sauce. Be careful with the hot steam coming out. Move around the eggplants so they can absorb more flavors. If your pan is not big enough, you can fry the eggplant in batches. Just remember to divide the sauce in half too.
Transfer the eggplant to a plate. Sprinkle some diced scallion as garnish. Serve with white rice.
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CHEAPER (and better) THAN TAKEOUT - Beef Lo Mein Recipe (牛肉捞面)
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I have made an oyster sauce Lo Mein not so long ago. Even though it was a basic flavor, I got so many compliments. Everybody loves it. Today, we gonna upgrade it into a beef Lo Mein recipe. It is also easy and tasty. The beef is so tender and velvety. The noodles are flavorful. It got lots of umami taste from the oyster sauce. You can also use chicken, pork, shrimp instead of beef and create your own variations of lo mein.
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
- 2 portions of noodles (I used fresh egg noodles, about 300 g / 10.6 oz)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (Amazon Link -
- 3 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon link -
- 3 tbsp of peanut oil (Amazon Link -
- 300 grams (10.6 oz) of beef
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/8 tsp of baking soda
- 2 tbsp of cooking wine (Amazon Link -
- 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 medium-size onion, sliced thinly
- 3 pieces of scallion, cut into 2 inches long pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice 300 grams of beef into 1/8 of inches thick pieces. You can use beef chuck, flank, ribeye, sirloin steak.
- Marinade it with 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of baking soda, 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine, 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch, some freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook 2 portions of fresh egg noodles for 2-3 minutes. If you are using a different type of noodles, you have to follow the cooking instruction on the package.
- While waiting for the noodles, you should have enough time to cook the beef.
- I got many people asking me - why is my food sticking to my carbon steel wok? Well, you need to learn how to control the wok heat correctly.
- First, turn the heat to maximum and heat the wok until it is smoking hot. Then add some oil. Be generous with oil amount for this recipe because you want enough oil to coat the noodles so they don’t stick together while serving.
- Give it a toss so the oil will create a slight non-stick surface on the bottom. Wait for the oil to be smoking again. That means the wok is hot enough for you to add the marinade beef. Stir and cook. This way, the meat will not stick to the wok at all. That is how you control the wok heat correctly. We call it 掌握火候in Chinese.
- When the beef is halfway cooked, you should still be able to see some pink color here and there. Add a bunch of sliced onion. Stir for another 15 seconds.
- By now, the noodles should be ready. Quickly take them out. Shake off the excess water. Throw a bunch of scallion into the wok along with the cooked noodles. Turn off the heat. It is important, I will explain why later.
- Add 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 3 tbsp of oyster sauce, and 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce. I will suggest you use a better quality oyster sauce since it is the key flavor. Mix until the seasoning is well combined.
- I turned off the heat right before I add the noodles is because we are making Lo Mein, all you need to do is to stir and mix. If you keep the heat on, then, you are making Chao Mein, which means stir fry noodles. That’s the difference between lo mein and Chao Mein.
- Give it a taste to adjust the flavor before serving because every brand of oyster sauce and soy sauce have a different level of sodium. You can add some toasted sesame oil at the end if you like. I don’t because I used peanut oil when cooking the beef.
- That’s it. You are done. Enjoy!
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Most of the oyster sauces on the market are oyster-flavored seasoning because they contain almost no oyster. I spent a lot of time researching the commercial oyster sauce-making process, then tested and modified this recipe for home cooking. I increased the oyster ratio so the umami taste becomes significantly better; plus, you can custom the sauce to your needs, such as no food additives, low sodium, less sugar, or gluten-free.
INGREDIENTS
To make the oyster liquid
1 lb (454g) of shucked oyster (the weight includes the liquid, the actual oyster is only 10 oz)
6 cups (1.4 L) of water
1 tbsp (17g) of salt
1 shallot, sliced thinly
1 scallion cut into stalks
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 inch of ginger, sliced thinly
To make the Caramel Solution
10 tbsp (125g) of sugar
2 cups of water
To Season and Thicken the Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp + 2 tsp (45g) of salt
1.5 tbsp (25 g) of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of MSG, optional
Cornstarch water (3 tbsp of water mixed with 1.5 tbsp of cornstarch)
INSTRUCTIONS
Make a salt solution by dissolving 1 tbsp of salt into 6 cups of water.
Add one cup of salt solution (reserve the rest for later use), the shucked oysters, and the liquid from the shucked oysters into a sauce pot. Then bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour the cooked oyster&water through a sieve and collect the liquid into a big pot.
Put the cooked oysters, shallot, ginger, scallion, garlic, and 1 cup of salt solution into a powerful blender. Blend into a puree.
Pour the oyster puree into the saucepot and simmer for 5 minutes. Then let it go through a fine cheesecloth with a big pot to collect the liquid.
Rinse the blender and the sauce pot with 1 cup of the salt solution, then pour it through the cheesecloth; this helps to cool down the oyster puree so you can squeeze it with your hand.
In batches, continue to rinse the oyster puree with the rest of the salt solution. Stir well and squeeze the cheesecloth until no more liquid comes down. Discard the solid part of the oyster.
Simmer the big pot of oyster liquid over medium-low heat for 1-1.5 hours or until 1/3 cup of liquid is left. You don't need to babysit the pot the whole time, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
While waiting, heat the sugar in a saucepot over medium-low heat. Stir for 6-8 minutes or until all the sugar is melted and the color turns golden brown. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer to dissolve the caramel. Turn off the heat and remove it to the side.
Check back the oyster liquid. Once you have 1/3 cup of liquid left, turn the heat to the lowest and stir for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid turns into a brown sticky paste. This is what we call oyster concentrate, which is too flavorful to cook with.
Add the caramel solution to the oyster concentrate in batches and stir thoroughly to dissolve.
Season oyster caramel solution with salt, dark soy sauce, and MSG; then bring it to a simmer. Add the cornstarch water in batches and stir until the sauce thickens.
Store the oyster sauce in clean, sealable jars for two months in the fridge and 12 months in the freezer. Use this sauce for any recipe that asks for oyster sauce.
What is Fried Dace w/ Fermented Black Beans? How to Cook with It? (4 Recipes Included)
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1. 豆豉鲮鱼烧茄子 (Stir Fry Eggplant with Fried Dace - 0:48)
The first recipe is Stir Fry Eggplant with Fried Dace, which is my favorite because eggplant is absorbing. Once it soaks up the goodness from the fish, it tastes better than meat.
Ingredients
400g / 14 oz eggplant
5.7g / 1 tsp salt to rub the eggplants
24g / 1 red chili pepper
24g / 1 green chili pepper
184g / 1 can of fried dace with salted black beans (Amazon Link -
34g / 2.5 Tbsps of oil
9g / 1 Tbsp of minced garlic
4.5g / ½ Tbsp of minced ginger
20g / 1 scallion, diced
11.3g / 2 tsps of fish sauce (Amazon Link -
2. 豆豉鲮鱼炒饭 (Fried Rice with Fried Dace - 4:41)
I am sure all of you have had experiences where sometimes you just suddenly felt super hungry at midnight and craved food, especially for carbs. I am going to show you how to use this fried dace to make an impromptu fried rice. The total preparation and cooking time is less than 10 minutes, and it is really fulfilling and delicious. If you don't have leftover rice in the fridge, you can use this recipe but cook it with noodles.
Ingredients
20.4g / 1.5 Tbsps of cooking oil
2 large size eggs
18g / 2 Tbsps of minced garlic
1.5 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
184g / 1 can of fried dace (Amazon Link -
340g / 2.5 cups of leftover rice
17g / 1 Tbsp of fish sauce (Amazon Link -
5.5g / 1 tsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
15g / 3 Tbsp of diced scallion
6g / 2 tsps of toasted sesame seeds (Amazon Link -
3. 豆豉鲮鱼炒油麦菜 (Stir Fry Lettuce with Fried Dace - 8:29)
The third recipe is a super popular Cantonese dish - 豆豉鲮鱼炒油麦菜. Growing up in Guangdong, whenever my mom picked up this oval can in the store, I immediately knew she would grab some you mai cai (油麦菜) next; that is how classic it is. You mai cai is like the Chinese variant of romaine lettuce. The leaves are longer and narrower. The taste is sweet and has a subtle bitterness. If you can't find it, don't worry; just use regular romaine lettuce as a replacement.
Ingredients
13.5g / 1.5 Tbsps of minced garlic
400g / 14oz of lettuce
20.4g / 1.5 Tbsps of oil to blanch the lettuce
184g / 1 can of fried dace (Amazon Link -
18g / 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
4. 豆豉鲮鱼炸鱼丸 (Fried Fish Meatballs with Fried Dace - 10:41)
The last recipe is fried fish meatballs. For those of you who don't know about fish meatballs, they are popular items that we will put in noodle soup, hk curry, and hot pot. If you have been following my show, you probably remember that in my previous BBQ spice seasoning video, I used a package of frozen mixed seafood meatballs. Yes, that is what we are making today, but it is flavored with fried dace.
Ingredients
18g / 6 slices of ginger
12g / 4 cloves of garlic
20g / 1 scallion
80g / ⅓ cup of water
22.5g / 3 Tbsps of tapioca starch (Amazon Link -
92g / ½ can of fried dace (Amazon Link -
400g / 140oz white fish fillet
1.2g / ½ tsp of ground white pepper
25.5g / 1.5 Tbsps of fish sauce (Amazon Link -
15g / 2.5 tsps of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
30g / 1 egg white
440g / 2 cups of oil for deep frying