Chinese Char Siu Pork Ribs
Chinese Char Siu Pork Ribs are a Cantonese barbecue dish featuring pork ribs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then roasted or grilled until caramelized. The signature marinade typically includes ingredients like hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey or maltose, five-spice powder, and rice wine. This dish is a staple in Cantonese cuisine, often found in barbecue shops (Siu Mei) and dim sum restaurants.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates coming mainly from the sweet glaze. It provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and zinc from the pork. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 3 ribs (about 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Char Siu' literally translates to 'fork-roasted,' referring to the traditional method of cooking the meat on long forks over an open fire. The distinctive red color often comes from fermented red bean curd or food coloring, though some recipes use beetroot or natural alternatives.
