30-60 min6 servingschinese

Braised Pork Ribs with Garlic and Bamboo Shoots

By MaoMao Mom

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6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Braised Pork Ribs with Garlic and Bamboo Shoots
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Dairy Free, Low Carb

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 35 ounces pork spare ribs
  • 1.7 grams winter shoots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 slices Ginger
  • 2 green onions
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoons premium dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Soak dried bamboo shoots in cold water for 8 hours. Rinse under water and drain well.
  2. Remove membrane from the back of the ribs. Wash and cut between bones into small pieces, rinse and drain.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan over high heat, or in the Instant Pot on the Saute function and adjust to high heat. Sauté ginger, green onion, garlic and star anise for about 1 minute. Toss in pork ribs, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the ribs start to turn brown
  4. Add bamboo shoots and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add in 1 tablespoon cooking wine, 2 tablespoons premium dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil. If cooking in a separate pan, transfer contents to the Instant Pot.
  5. Cover the lid and place the pressure valve to “Seal” position. Press Manual” button and set 36 minutes of cooking time. When the program is done, wait another 5 minutes. Slowly release the pressure then open the lid.
  6. Select “Sauté” and set temperature to More. Stir occasionally until the sauce is reduced to 1/4 of its original volume. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve over rice. Yummy!!

About the chef

MaoMao Mom

MaoMao Mom

MaoMao Mom, the creator of MaomaoMom Kitchen, is a passionate cook, mom, wife, and scientist who shares her favorite recipes using simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Originally from China, she moved to Canada in the late ’80s to join her husband at the University of British Columbia. After completing their graduate studies, they settled in Ottawa. MaomaoMom's love for cooking began in her childhood, learning traditional techniques from her grandmother. Her passion for the kitchen deepened after the birth of her son, Maomao, a once fussy eater who inspired her to create healthier and more appealing meals. Now a teenager, Maomao is 6 feet tall and makes nutritious food choices, thanks to his mother's home-cooked meals. With a background in chemistry, MaomaoMom applies her scientific approach to cooking, bringing together traditional Chinese cuisine and healthy eating. In 2006, she launched her cooking blog, which quickly gained popularity, especially among overseas Chinese communities. By 2011, had over 20 million views, and she published her first cookbook in Chinese to raise funds for her church. Inspired by the movie Julie & Julia, MaomaoMom made the decision to blog her recipes in both English and Chinese, ensuring that her son and future generations could continue enjoying their family’s treasured dishes. Her recipes are not only a personal passion but a way to share the joy of cooking with a global audience, blending tradition with health-conscious, practical cooking.

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