1. Chop rashers into 5cm (2 in.) pieces
with sharp knife or cleaver.
2. Saut� port pieces in hot oil until
golden brown.
3. Soak washed black beans in a
tablespoon of the water for 10 minutes, place in blender
with the remaining water, blend on high speed one minute, or
mash beans well with the water. Combine soy sauce, ginger
and crushed garlic, stir in black bean mixture. Place saut�
rashers in pan, pour sauce over, simmer covered, one hour.
4. Combine corn flour, extra water and sherry, stir until
smooth. Add to pan, stir until sauce boils and thickens,
reduce heat, simmer one minute.