Asian Pork Ribs with Noodles and Vegetables - Instant Pot + Stovetop

Asian and Filipino dishes use a lot of noodles to extend a dish like these Asian Pork Ribs with Noodles and Vegetables . The pork ribs are simmered in a broth flavored with garlic, ginger and onions. Then soy sauce, rice wine, and oyster sauce are added. The fresh Chinese noodles are pre-boiled and packaged when purchased. So, simply add the noodles and leafy vegetables at the end of cooking.

*I shared 2 alternative ways to cook this: in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Cooking time indicated is for the Instant Pot. On the stovetop, cooking time takes about 60 minutes.

Cook Time39

Total Time39

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino

Keyword: Asian Pork Ribs Noodles Vegetables

Servings: people

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

Large Dutch Oven - for cooking stovetop
Instant Pot - 6 quarts - if using a multicooker

Ingredients

1 pound pork ribs, bone-in
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 knob (1-inch) fresh ginger, peeled, sliced thin
1 whole white onion, chopped
6 cups water
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Shao xing rice wine
2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces fresh Chinese noodles, from Asian markets
1 bunch Bok Choy, coarsely chopped, about 1 -2 cups
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 stalks scallion greens, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

To cook stovetop (option 1)

Wash the pork ribs well in cold running water. Soak for at least 1 hour to remove any blood. Drain liquid. Pat dry ribs with paper towels.
In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, over medium-high heat, add oil. When oil is hot enough in 1 to 2 minutes, saute the garlic, ginger and onions. Saute till onions are transparent for about 2 minutes.
Add the pork ribs to the saute. Move around the stockpot till ribs are slightly brown, in about 5 minutes.
Pour the water over the ribs, enough to cover them.
Pour the soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce.
Add the brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook for 55 minutes on medium heat till ribs are tender.
When ribs are tender, add the fresh noodles. Use a cooking spoon to separate the noodles and incorporate in the broth.
Cover and continue cooking for about 5 minutes till the noodles expand slightly and will look blended into the broth.
Add the coarsely chopped bok choy, Let the heat cook the leafy vegetables in about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the sesame oil and blend well.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
Arrange on a serving bowl: Noodles, pork ribs and vegetables. Pour some of the broth over the noodles and ribs in the bowl. Serve a cup of the clear soup broth alongside.

To cook in the Instant Pot (option 2):

Turn on the Saute function on the keypad.
Pour the oil into the inside pot of the Instant Pot.
When oil is hot enough in 2 minutes, saute the garlic, ginger, and onions.
Add the ribs and braise for 2 minutes till meat is slightly brown.
Pour the water, the soy sauce, rice wine, and oyster sauce. Add the sugar.
Season with salt and black pepper. Stir with a long cooking spoon to blend.
Turn off Saute function by clicking Cancel.
Cover and lock the lid well. Turn valve to Sealing.
Click Manual + High Pressure and set time for 25 minutes.
When beeper buzzes to signal cooking is done, do a Natural Pressure Release (allow pressure to come down on its own) by turning the valve towards you.
Carefully unlock the lid and place cover in a dry surface on counter.
Add the noodles and bok choy. Pour the sesame oil.
Stir to blend ingredients.
Close and lock the lid.
Press Keep Warm function for low heat to cook the noodles and vegetables for 5 minutes.
When done, click Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot. Unlock the lid carefully.
Garnish with scallions. Serve warm with rice.
*Serve the warm, clear soup broth on the side.

Instant Pot Notes:

It takes about 17 minutes from the Saute function for the High Pressure cooking to start. For other brands of multicookers, please check the product manual.

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