Steamed spareribs with black beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsPork spareribs
1teaspoonSalt
½cupChicken stock
1tablespoonLight soy sauce
1teaspoonSesame oil
1teaspoonFinely chopped ginger root
tablespoonChinese fermented blk. beans
(coarsely chopped)
2teaspoonsFinely chopped garlic
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
1tablespoonRice wine or dry sherry

Directions

ASK YOUR BUTCHER to cut the spareribs into individual ribs and then into 2-inch segments, or do it yourself with a cleaver or a sharp, heavy knife. Rub the spareribs with salt andlet them sit in a bowl for about 20-to-25 minutes. Fill a large saucepan wit Drain them and discard the water. Mix the other ingredients together in a large bowl and stir in the spareribs, coating them well with the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a deep plate or dish. Set up a steamer or put a rack into a wok or large deep pot. Pour in 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Lower the plate of spareribs carefully into the steamer or onto the rack. Cover it with a lid and steam gently for 1 hour or until the spareribs are very tender. Remember to k

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