Braised Pork Ribs with Taro

Name: Braised Pork Ribs with Taro
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork ribs ((cut into 2- to 3-inch/5-7cm pieces)); 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine; ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus ½ cup/120 ml ); 1 slice ginger ((smashed with a cleaver)); ¼ cup shallots ((minced)); 6 cloves garlic ((smashed lightly)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons ground bean sauce; 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon five spice powder; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 4 cups low sodium chicken stock; 2 pounds large taro root ((cut into 2- to 3-inch/5-7cm pieces)); 2 scallions ((cut into 2-inch/5cm pieces))

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 15min

Braised pork ribs and taro stew is one of those lesser known Chinese comfort food dishes that our family used to make during the colder months. Pork ribs and Taro braised in the stock created from the pork ribs makes this dish especially tasty!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:22:17 GMT