Attention to Details (steamed pork ribs)

When Puo (grandmother) explained this recipe to me, I thought it would be quick and easy!  Once again, I was proven wrong.  

To prep the ribs, the fat should be trimmed with kitchen shears.  It took me over an hour and a half just to trim the fat!  Of course, I had to trim every last piece of fat before I was satisfied.  Now I know where I get my annoying attention to details and I will never again complain about Puo’s dishes being fatty or unhealthy (note: this is not a healthy dish)!

After the pork is trimmed the meat is easy to prepare and turns out very tender. 

Finished product

Sauce

Ribs prior to trimming fat

Ribs in steamer

Ingredients:

Pork ribs about 2 lbs (I used pork rib tips)

1 tsp fresh chopped ginger

2 ½ tbsp garlic bean paste - see photo

1 tsp sugar

Directions:

1.     Trim fat off ribs. Place ribs in large bowl that will fit your steamer

2.     Add ginger, sugar, and garlic bean paste

3.     Knead the pork and mix ingredients well - must use hands (Puo said that I need to "feel" the meat with my hands, using a utensil is not acceptable)

4.     Bring water to a boil in the steamer

5.     Steam until pork is thoroughly cooked, about 35 - 40 minutes