MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Spareribs in Black Bean Sauce Categories: Main dish, Pork Yield: 3 Servings 1 lb Pork spareribs; patted dry 1 tb Corn starch 1 tb Fermented black beans 2 tb Vegetable oil 3 cl Garlic; minced 1 ts Chicken bouillon powder 1 ts Salt 1 ts Sugar 1 ts Sesame oil Cut spareribs with cleaver or butcher's knife into bite-size pieces; toss with corn starch in large bowl. Rinse black beans; drain. Coarsely chop. Heat vegetable oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, garlic, bouillon powder, salt, sugar, and sesame oil to bowl with spareribs; toss to coat. Marinate 20 minutes. Place ribs on steamer tray over boiling water. Cover; steam until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Recipe from: "Have Some Dim Sum" by Evelyn Chau From: Park Scully Date: 11-10-99 MMMMM