Five-Spice Spare Ribs (五香排骨)
五香排骨 (Five-Spice Spare Ribs) is a classic American Chinese dish that features tender spare ribs seasoned with a fragrant blend of five-spice powder.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs spare ribs, cut into individual pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger.
- Season the spare ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them with the sauce mixture. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spare ribs and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until browned and caramelized.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the spare ribs simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowl Tongs
Tools
Cooking thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve the five-spice spare ribs with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of sesame seeds to the spare ribs before serving.
Cost
$15