Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce | Step 1: Take the prepared black bean ribs out of the packet; if they are frosted over, rinse and drain them first.

Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce | Step 2: Finely shred a small piece of ginger. Mix half into the ribs and keep the rest to scatter over at the end.

Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce | Step 3: Spread the ribs flat in a deep dish, in a single layer as far as possible — where they overlap they will not steam through.

Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce | Step 4: Steam over a rolling boil on high heat for 12–15 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces.

Steamed Ribs in Black Bean Sauce | Step 5: Lift out, scatter over the remaining ginger and some spring onion, and finish with 5ml of hot oil to release the aroma.