1 lb. spareribs
1 tbsp. fermented black beans
1 clove garlic
4 slices fresh ginger root
6 tbsp. soy sauce
5 tbsp. boiled water
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. sugar

Cut spareribs in bite size and par-boil for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse fermented black beans slightly in cold faucet water. Chop ginger root finely. Mix all ingredients and stir into spareribs and steam in a deep platter for 1/2 hour.