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Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs
This delightful dish combines the tender silkiness of silkworm pupae with the rich flavor of abalone and eel to create a truly exquisite meal that is both satisfying and visually stunning. The savory beef and lamb spice packet paired with ginger garlic adds a warm aromatic depth while light soy sauce brings out the delicate […]
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 30m
- Total
- 48m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Silkworm pupae | |
| Abalone | |
| Eel | |
| Pork ribs | |
| Beef and lamb spice packet | 1 as needed |
| Ginger and garlic, minced | |
| Light soy sauce | |
| White pepper powder |
- Silkworm pupae
- Abalone
- Eel
- Pork ribs
- Beef and lamb spice packet1 as needed
- Ginger and garlic, minced
- Light soy sauce
- White pepper powder
Cooking StepsHow to cook Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs step by step
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Step 1Prepare ingredients: blanch silkworm pupae for 3 minutes, cut in half, and remove the black core. Blanch the pork ribs.
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Step 2Boil the beef and lamb spice packet in water for 5+ minutes. Strain out the solids and reserve the spiced broth.
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Step 3Heat oil and fry star anise, bay leaves, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add pork ribs and stir-fry until the surface turns golden brown.
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Step 4Add the strained spiced broth. Season with salt, MSG, light soy sauce, and white pepper powder.
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Step 5Add minced ginger, transfer to a pressure cooker, and steam on medium heat for 30 minutes.
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Step 6Heat oil and sauté minced ginger until fragrant. Stir-fry eel and abalone vigorously in the ginger oil. Season with salt, white pepper powder, and light soy sauce.
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Step 7Add the silkworm pupae and stir-fry together.
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Step 8Once the pressure has released from the ribs, add the remaining ingredients to the pot and steam on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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Step 9So aromatic! Almost forgot to take a photo until we were nearly done eating.
Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs
This delightful dish combines the tender silkiness of silkworm pupae with the rich flavor of abalone and eel to create a truly exquisite meal that is both satisfying and visually stunning. The savory beef and lamb spice packet paired with ginger garlic adds a warm aromatic depth while light soy sauce brings out the delicate […]
Ingredients
- Silkworm pupae
- Abalone
- Eel
- Pork ribs
- 1 as needed Beef and lamb spice packet
- Ginger and garlic, minced
- Light soy sauce
- White pepper powder
Instructions
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Prepare ingredients: blanch silkworm pupae for 3 minutes, cut in half, and remove the black core. Blanch the pork ribs.
-
Boil the beef and lamb spice packet in water for 5+ minutes. Strain out the solids and reserve the spiced broth.
-
Heat oil and fry star anise, bay leaves, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add pork ribs and stir-fry until the surface turns golden brown.
-
Add the strained spiced broth. Season with salt, MSG, light soy sauce, and white pepper powder.
-
Add minced ginger, transfer to a pressure cooker, and steam on medium heat for 30 minutes.
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Heat oil and sauté minced ginger until fragrant. Stir-fry eel and abalone vigorously in the ginger oil. Season with salt, white pepper powder, and light soy sauce.
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Add the silkworm pupae and stir-fry together.
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Once the pressure has released from the ribs, add the remaining ingredients to the pot and steam on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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So aromatic! Almost forgot to take a photo until we were nearly done eating.
