STEAMED PORK SPARE-RIBS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Serves 4–6.

Preparation & cooking time: 35–40 mins & marinating time.

A delicious Cantonese dish, and very simple to prepare.

450g (1lb) pork spare-ribs

2 spring onions, cut into short sections, to garnish

For the marinade:

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh red or green chillies*

2 tablespoons black bean sauce

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine

2 teaspoons cornflour

Chop the spare-ribs into small bite-size pieces, marinate in the marinade for at least 1 hour – the longer the better.

To cook: spread the ribs out on a heat-proof platter, steam in a hot steamer over a high heat for 25–30 minutes. Remove the platter and serve hot with the garnish.

*NB Handle fresh chillies with great care.

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