Steamed Spareribs

Submitted by CJAY8248

"From my collection of handwritten recipes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 lbs. ribs
• Serves: 8

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.