This recipe brings back memories of family gatherings where the aroma of steamed spareribs filled the kitchen. The combination of tender ribs, soft glass noodles, and tofu skin, all infused with the unique flavor of sand ginger, creates a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for sharing with loved ones!
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Combine the cornstarch and water with the ribs. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Wash off the blood and drain it for later use.
Chop the shallots and the sand ginger.
Slightly mince the sand ginger leaves, if using.
Combine the chopped shallots, sand ginger, and minced sand ginger leaves in a heatproof bowl.
Heat up the cooking oil in a saucepan until it starts bubbling.
Carefully pour the hot oil into the bowl of mixed spices. The oil will bubble for a few seconds and cook the spices.
Add the oyster sauce and light soy sauce to the bowl. Stir well so that all the ingredients absorb the flavor of the hot oil.
Cut the softened glass noodles and dried tofu skin into short lengths.
Combine the cleaned spareribs with 2 tablespoons of the sand ginger sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix well.
Reserve some of the sand ginger sauce for topping later as well as for the dipping sauce.
Place the softened glass noodles on a heatproof plate, followed by the tofu skin and spareribs.
Add an appropriate amount of water to the steamer and boil over high heat. Put the spareribs on the steamer rack.
Steam the spareribs for 30 minutes or until the ribs are cooked through.
Add 1/3 cup of water together with the leftover sauce to the top halfway through and let it continue steaming until done.
Soak the glass noodles and tofu skin in warm water beforehand to soften them for easier preparation.
Be cautious when pouring hot oil into the bowl of spices to avoid splattering.
Reserve extra sand ginger sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor when serving.
Can I use a different type of noodles?
Yes, you can substitute glass noodles with rice noodles or vermicelli, but the texture and flavor may vary slightly.
What is sand ginger, and can I replace it?
Sand ginger is a type of aromatic ginger with a unique flavor. If unavailable, you can use regular ginger, but the taste will differ.
How do I know when the spareribs are fully cooked?
The spareribs are done when they are tender and the meat easily separates from the bone.
Can I prepare this dish without a steamer?
If you don't have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a steaming rack or improvise with a heatproof plate elevated on a trivet.
Is this dish spicy?
The dish has a mild spiciness from the bird eye chilies. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chilies.
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