Steamed spare ribs with black bean and pepper (dou chi la jiao zheng pai gu)

Steamed spare ribs with black bean and pepper [Photo/ Changsha.com.cn]

For those who can't take the heat often associated with Hunan cuisine, this dish is a smart choice. The selected spare ribs are rubbed with spices and seasoning including starch, oyster sauce, chicken powder, black beans and red pepper. The ribs are then steamed and served in a rich soup.