Pork - Dou Shi Pai Gu (Fermented Black Bean Pork Ribs)

This is a recipe i found online which i tweaked and tested. One of my Dad's favorite dishes when having Dim Sum which i wish to prepare for him when I'm back in Kuching. Maybe attempt to open a substandard Dim Sum Shop outside my house. If so...please come :)


Ingredients:

500g Pork Ribs cut into small pieces

1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Black Soy Sauce (optional)
1 tbsp Shao Xing Wine (read that Guiness is also a good substitute)
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Sugar
1.5 tbsp Corn Flour
1 or 2 tsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Water
2 tbsp Fermented Black Bean
2 or 3 Fresh Cut Chili
2 tbsp Minced Ginger
3 cloves Minced Garlic (put more if you like garlic)
Pinch of Pepper and Salt

Preparation Methods:

Mix all the ingredients into a pot and marinade for a few hours or overnight. Put in plate the next day and steam for about 20 mins or longer till cooked.

Bruschetta ala Joshi

This is something simple i whipped up for lunch! Its very simple....tastes good...and healthy

Ingredients:

a) Bread

Olive oil
Cinnamon powder
Italian Bread

b) Toppings (as shown here)

Spinach (Basil would be better)
Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
Sliced Tomatos
Quail Egg
Sundried Tomatos

Seasoning: Salt, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Chili Powder

Preperation Methods:

Preheat oven to about 180C. Slice the italian bread. Sprinkle cinnamon powder over the bread and a dash of olive oil. Place in a pan and bake for 10 - 15mins (until the bread is crunchy). Put toppings on the bread and bake for another 2 minutes.

p/s This would be great with Caviar. I would like to recommend Beluga, Ossetra, Sevruga

Picture i took in KaDeWe when i was in Berlin....love Caviar!!