STEAMED SPARERIBS WITH BLACK BEANS

      Title: STEAMED SPARERIBS WITH BLACK BEANS
  Categories: Oriental, Meats
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
   1 1/2 lb Pork spareribs
       1 ts Salt
     1/2 c  Chicken stock
       1 tb Light soy sauce
       1 ts Sesame oil
       1 ts Finely chopped ginger root
   1 1/2 tb Chinese fermented blk. beans
            -(coarsely chopped)
       2 ts Finely chopped garlic
     1/2 ts Salt
       1 ts Sugar
       1 tb Rice wine or dry sherry
  
   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 and let them sit in a bowl
   for about 20-to-25 minutes. Fill a large saucepan with water and
   bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low, add the spareribs and
   simmer them for 10 minutes. 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 keep a
   careful watch on the water level, and replenish it with hot water
   when necessary. Skim off any surface fat, and serve. You can make
   this dish ahead of time and reheat the ribs by steaming for 20
   minutes or until they are hot.
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