Sticky Ribs
This is my favourite Chinese take-away. Not so difficult to make it yourself but do need to marinade them the night before. Get tucked in and get your fingers sticky! 🙂
Serves: 2 very hungry adults or 4 not so hungry adults 😉
(Toddlers can eat this too, just cut the meat off the bone for them)
Ingredients:
Pork ribs 1kg
Ingredients A:
1 star anise
1cm ginger
1 clove garlic
1tbsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
Ingredients B:
5 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp chinese cooking wine
8 tbsp Hoisin sauce
3 tsp five spice powder
4 tbsp honey
½ lemon juice
Ingredients C:
1 tsp Sesame seeds
Spring onions
Steps
01. In a large pan of water, add the ribs then add in the rest of the ingredients (B). Bring to boil. Do ensure that the water covers the ribs.
02. Once it is boiling, turn it down and continue to boil for a further 15-20 minutes until the meat has softened.
03. Drain and set aside.
04. Now, marinate cooked pork ribs with ingredients in B.
05. Ensure the ribs are evenly coated.
06. Marinate over night or at least for 8 hours.
07. When ready to cook, transfer ribs to a baking tray. Cover the ribs with foil. Set oven to 200C and cook for 30 minutes.
08. Take the foil off and ensure coating is even. For extra stickiness, you can drizzle one tablespoon of honey on top. Turn oven up to 230C and cook for a further 10 minutes (without cover).
09. Ribs are now ready. You can garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
10. Savour your sticky ribs! Eat them on their own or serve with rice.