Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         pork spareribs -- individual ribs
                        cut into 1" long pieces -- see * note 1
   3      tablespoons   soy sauce -- light
   2      tablespoons   Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
   3                    garlic cloves -- chopped fine
   1      tablespoon    dow-see -- rinsed and mashed,
                        -- see * note 2
   1      pinch         brown sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      msg -- (optional)
   1      teaspoon      sesame oil
   1      teaspoon      garlic and red chili paste -- or to taste, see *
                        -- note 3
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   2                    green onions -- chopped
     1/2                green pepper -- julienne

Preparation:

* Note 1: Have your butcher run the ribs through his band saw. * Note 2: Fermented black beans, available in Asian or Oriental markets. * Note 3: Available in Asian or Oriental markets. Place the sparerib pieces in a colander and pour two quarts of boiling water over them. Do this in the sink. Drain them well and stir-fry or pan-fry until lightly browned. Drain the fat and place them in a bowl. Add all other ingredients except the onions and green pepper. Mix well, then add the onions and pepper. Place in a steaming dish and steam for 1 hour 15 minutes. They will be very tender and delicious. This dish, popular even at formal Chinese dinners, must be chewed on and the flavor is wonderful.