Steamed Garlic Ribs with Taro by: Bill 0 Comments Jump to Recipe Posted:6/25/2022Updated:6/24/2022 This recipe for steamed garlic ribs with taro combines three of my favorite ingredients: juicy pork ribs, sweet garlic, and buttery taro.  If you’ve never tried taro, now is the time! Some people (Sarah) say that the taro is the star of the dish, which I can definitely understand.It is similar to a potato, but with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor.You can’t go wrong with perfectly cooked taro, but when steamed in a heavenly sauce of pork juices and garlic, it reaches a new level! About Chinese Steamed Ribs If you’ve heard of Chinese steamed ribs, your first thought would probably be the popular steamed pork ribs with fermented black beans that you find at dim sum.  You may also think of the steamed beef short ribs with black pepper, which is a lesser known but also delicious choice from the dim sum cart.  Dim sum pork spare ribs on the left, and black pepper short ribs on the right.

But not all steamed rib dishes are related to dim sum.You can find a plate of steamed ribs like this one on Cantonese dinner tables, serving as a hearty addition to a meal.  Steaming proteins with garlic is a favorite Cantonese technique.You’ll see the same idea in our steamed scallops with garlic recipe.

Steaming with lots of garlic creates a burst of garlic flavor that is also mellow and sweet.Try one of these recipes for the firs

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