Steamed Spareribs

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 lbs. ribs

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 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.