Pai gwat shu mai (steamed spare ribs in black bean sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Marinade:
2teaspoonsSalt
2tablespoonsSugar
1tablespoonSherry
2tablespoonsOyster Sauce *
2tablespoonsFermented black beans *
4tablespoonsTapioca flour *
1teaspoonSesame oil
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
¾teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonHot pepper flakes
1pinchWhite pepper
2tablespoonsDiced red bell pepper

Directions

Have butcher trim enough spare ribs so that you will have 2½ lbs. net.

Cut spare ribs into 1 or 2 inch cubes.

* Available at Oriental markets Wash fermented black beans before adding to marinade. Add cubed spare ribs to marinade, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate overnight in heatproof dish. Put 3 cups of water in wok and bring to a boil. Put the marinade and spare ribs in steamer and place on wok. Steam for 30 minutes.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #331 From: BobbieB1@...

Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 18:03:25 -0500