Instructions: 1. Soak fermented black beans.

2. With a cleaver, chop ribs in 1- by 2-inch sections. Sprinkle with salt.

Let stand 30 minutes.

3. Mince garlic and mash with soaked black beans. Stir in soy sauce and sherry.

4. Heat oil. Brown rib sections lightly. Add black bean mixture and stir-fry 2 minutes more.

5. Add water and bring quickly to a boil. Then simmer, covered, until done

(about 45 minutes).

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