Recipe - Soy Bean Paste Pork Ribs

This is a simple set lunch I cook for my kids after their school - Soy Bean Paste Pork Ribs.
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This recipe came from my youngest sister-in-law who stay at the Northern part of the Malaysia. Whenever we balik kampung (go back to home town - Kedah), they will cook whatever great dishes they can served and once we said good, the next time you go back, your favorite dishes will be on the table.

I love cooking soy bean paste pork ribs. First it is easy to cook and very fast; second of course it is very very delicious.

This is soy bean paste. 1 full tbsp. This is the most important ingredient for this dish. The aroma of the soy bean paste will waft through the kitchen when cooking.

You can use any reliable brand.

This is the shallot paste already mixed with garlic. 2 tbsp shallots, 1 tsp garlic (approx. shallots - 8, garlic - 2 cloves)

This is organic chili powder (100% Chili). 2 tsp (you can add more if you like it super hot)

About 300 g of pork ribs.

As usual, heat up approx. 3 tbsp of oil. Saute the shallots and chili paste until you can smell the good smells of the onion. Add the soy bean paste and stir. If the sauce was too dry, add some water. Always use medium heat.

Toss the ribs into the sause. Saute for a about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp of sugar.

Add about 300 ml of water and simmer the meat gently for about 30 minute or when the sauce slightly thicken and the meats were tender.

But I use pressure cooker. It is fast. Just add 150 ml of water.


When the pressure is up, cook for 10 minutes.

To add some green, just trim the head and tail of the lady fingers. Steam for 5 minutes.

You will enjoy the saltiness of the soy bean paste and the sweetness it carries. It is amazingly delicious!!