Steamed Spareribs - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.