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

2. Rub mixture over spareribs. Let stand 1 hour; then roast.

VARIATIONS:
1. For the regular soy sauce, substitute 5 tablespoons light soy sauce and 1-1/2 teaspoons heavy soy sauce.

2. Omit the ginger root. Substitute a second garlic clove. Add 2 tablespoons sherry and 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, anise and cloves. Omit the pepper.

3. Add 2 teaspoons brown bean sauce, mashed; and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

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