Steamed Spareribs
- 2 lbs baby back ribs (cut in thirds lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons minced scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Separate ribs into single pieces. In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, sherry, scallion, ginger, and black beans. Add ribs and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Coat a 9" heatproof plate with oil. In a shalow bowl mix cornstarch, five spice powder, and salt. Toss ribs in seasoned cornstarch to coat and place on oiled plate. Place in a bamboo steamer. Pour any remaining marinade over ribs. Cover and steam 45 minutes, until ribs are tender.
back ribs, soy sauce, sherry, scallions, ginger, black beans, vegetable oil, cornstarch, fivespice powder, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steamed-spareribs-403617 (may not work)