Pork Spareribs in Black Bean Sauce
| 2 | lb | Pork Ribs |
| 2 | qt | Water |
| 2 | tb | Salty black beans |
| 2 | tb | Oil |
| 1 | | Garlic cloves; crushed |
| 1 | | Scallions; chopped |
| 2 1/2 | c | Chicken stock |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Sugar |
| 1 | tb | Thin soy sauce |
| 1 | tb | Oyster sauce |
| 2 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 4 | tb | Cold water |