braised pork ribs with pumpkin

How to Make Braised Pork Ribs with Pumpkin

Braised pork ribs with pumpkin is a comforting, hearty dish that blends savory ribs with sweet, tender pumpkin. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

500g pork ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 medium pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 cup water; 1 star anise (optional); vegetable oil for stir-frying; salt to taste.

Steps:

1. Prepare the ribs: Marinate ribs with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar for 20 minutes.

2. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add ribs and brown on all sides.

3. Simmer: Pour in water, add star anise, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until ribs are tender.

4. Add pumpkin: Stir in pumpkin cubes. Simmer for 15–20 more minutes until pumpkin is soft and absorbs the sauce.

5. Season: Adjust saltiness, remove star anise, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, use chicken broth instead of water. Choose a ripe pumpkin for natural sweetness. This dish pairs perfectly with a side of crisp greens. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth ribs and creamy pumpkin in every bite!