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.

Five-Spice Spare Ribs (五香排骨)

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

  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Season the spare ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them with the sauce mixture. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the spare ribs simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender.
  5. 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