Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs

Cooking StepsHow to cook Steamed Silkworm Pupae, Eel, Abalone, and Pork Ribs step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Prepare ingredients: blanch silkworm pupae for 3 minutes, cut in half, and remove the black core. Blanch the pork ribs.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Boil the beef and lamb spice packet in water for 5+ minutes. Strain out the solids and reserve the spiced broth.

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3. 
   Step 3

   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.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Add the strained spiced broth. Season with salt, MSG, light soy sauce, and white pepper powder.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Add minced ginger, transfer to a pressure cooker, and steam on medium heat for 30 minutes.

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6. 
   Step 6

   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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7. 
   Step 7

   Add the silkworm pupae and stir-fry together.

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8. 
   Step 8

   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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9. 
   Step 9

   So aromatic! Almost forgot to take a photo until we were nearly done eating.

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