Wash the ribs and then soak in clean water for half hour. Replace the water with clean water once again. Then drain completely.
Add white pepper, sugar, ginger, fermented black beans, oyster sauce, light soy sauce and cooking wine. Combine well, covered and set aside for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix well. Then place in garlic and fermented black beans. Pour around 2 tablespoons of hot oil on surface.
Steam the ribs for 30 minutes after the water boils. Serve hot.