Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

1.Cut the spareribs crosswise into 1" - 2" sections.
2.Combine the rest of the ingredients in a shallow, heatproof pan that will fit inside your steamer. Add ribs and mix with sauce. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3.Set pan into a steamer. Turn heat to high and when water is boiling, turn heat to medium-high. Add steamer and steam on med-high heat for 18-20 minutes until ribs are no longer pink.
4.Serve ribs immediately.