Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients:

1 kilogram meaty spare ribs
1 large onion (chopped)
1 green capsicum (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped fine)
2 tablespoons ginger (chopped fine)
2 tablespoons salted black beans (chopped)
fresh red chili (chopped fine)
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Procedure:

Cut the ribs into 4 cm pieces, place them in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle black beans, garlic, ginger and chili. Add light and dark soy sauce, sugar and water. Cover dish in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated moderate oven for 1 1/2 hour. Alternatively, place in steamer and cook over water for 1 1/2 hour.Remove and set aside. Heat oil in wok. Stir-fry onion and capsicum till soft. Add pork ribs and juices, cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve hot with rice.