Cantonese Braised Ribs with Bitter Melon (凉瓜焖排骨)
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Cantonese Braised Ribs with Bitter Melon (凉瓜焖排骨)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING—
CAL 21%·PRO 39%
CARBS 11G10% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC2G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G72% OF CAL
9G SAT25G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tender braised pork ribs and bitter melon cooked in a savory Cantonese sauce with oyster and black bean flavors. Complex and authentic, it's a classic Cantonese comfort dish.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 1½ pounds pork ribs ((pre-cut into bite-size pieces))
  • 1½ pounds Chinese bitter melon ((2 medium))
  • 1 red bell pepper ((seeded cut into large chunks))
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic ((smashed))
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil ((such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil; divided))
  • 2 tablespoons whole fermented black beans
  • 1 tablespoon Chee Hou Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1½ to 2 cups water
  • Salt ((to taste))
PREP
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SODIUM
522MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.