This simple little Dim Sum dish is why I continue my food blog. There are so many hidden food treasures to be discovered. I came across this recipe by accident when I was researching shrimp curry recipes. The definition of Dim Sum is "small bite-sized portions of food served in steamer baskets or small plates". I used an ingredient I have never used before - fermented black beans. I went to an Asian market and bought pork spare ribs that were cut into 1-inch pieces. At $1.98 a pound, this was a bargain. The ribs are marinated in a mixture of minced ginger and garlic, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar and the black beans. Marinate for a minimum of two hours to overnight. Place the ribs on a small plate that will fit into your bamboo steamer, cover and steam for one hour. The ribs can be garnished with scallions, finely chopped peppers or chiles and served with rice. I love this recipe with it's subtle Asian flavors and will definitely be making it again soon.
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