Pan-fried Pork Ribs

A spin on the traditional dish of steamed pork spareribs.
Ingredients
  - 1 lb pork spare ribs, cut cross-wise
 
  - scallions, optional
 
Marinade:
  - 1 tbsp cornstarch
 
  - 1 tbsp oil
 
  - 2 tbsp black bean sauce
 
  - 3 cloves of garlic, minced
 
  - dash of garlic powder
 
  - 1/2 tsp white pepper
 
  - 1/2 tsp msg or chicken powder
 
  - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
 
  - 2 tsp sugar
 
  - 2 tsp sherry
 
  - 1/4 tsp baking soda
 
Instructions
  - In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and set aside.

 
  - Cut the pork so that the individual rib pieces are separated, and mix well in marinade.

 
  - Marinate, refrigerated, for 48 - 72 hours.
 
  - Heat an oiled pan on high until smoking; then pan fry the ribs for 3 minutes each side, turning them once.
 
  - Lower heat to medium and cover; let cook an additional 3 minutes. Garnish and serve.