Instructions: 1. Crush garlic and ginger root; then combine with remaining ingredients.

2. Add to spareribs and marinate.

VARIATIONS:
1. Rub the spareribs first with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 1 hour; then marinate.

2. Reduce the soy sauce to 3/4 cup; increase the sherry to 1/4 cup.

3. Reduce the sugar to 1 teaspoon and add 1/2 teaspoon Five Spices. For the sherry, substitute brandy.

4. Add 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons of either hoisin sauce or applesauce.

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