stewed pork ribs with mushrooms

How to Make Delicious Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake Mushrooms

Braised pork ribs with shiitake mushrooms is a comforting, umami-rich dish perfect for family meals. Here’s a simple guide to preparing it.

Ingredients: 500g pork ribs, 8-10 dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated), 3 ginger slices, 2 garlic cloves, 1 scallion (cut into sections), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Prep the ribs: Rinse ribs, cut into 3-4 inch pieces, and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and set aside.

2. Rehydrate mushrooms: Soak dried shiitake in warm water for 20 minutes until soft. Remove stems, slice caps, and reserve the soaking liquid.

3. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot over medium flame. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, and scallion until fragrant. Add ribs and cook until lightly browned.

4. Simmer: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well, then add shiitake mushrooms and 1 cup of mushroom-soaking liquid (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes, until ribs are tender.

5. Season and serve: Adjust salt to taste. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with steamed rice.

This dish tender ribs and earthy mushrooms create a savory, slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with rice. Enjoy!