CHINESE BISTRO RIBS

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Provided by Steve Katz

Categories     Tea     Beef     Garlic     Soy     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Sherry     Simmer     Gourmet     Maryland

Yield Makes 6 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons Chinese fermented black beans*
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 Lapsang souchong tea bags
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 racks of baby back ribs (about 2 lb total), cut into ribs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and soak in warm water to cover, changing water once halfway through soaking, 30 minutes total. Drain beans and finely chop, then stir together with garlic, ginger, and onion in a small bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over tea bags and brew 5 minutes (discard bags).
  • Pat ribs dry and heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 2 batches, turning over, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl as browned.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Add black bean mixture and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in tea, soy sauce, Sherry, vinegar, and syrup, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add ribs to sauce and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Remove lid and boil, stirring, until almost all of sauce is evaporated and ribs are well glazed, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • *Available at Asian markets.

MNS NAYEM
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


puzaaa_ karkii
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These ribs were amazing! The sauce was perfect and the ribs were cooked to perfection.


Jerry Milan
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I made these ribs for dinner last night and they were a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious.


Themba Dlamini
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The ribs were a bit tough, but the sauce was really good.


onwaba zizo
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These ribs were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


SS BOY
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I've made these ribs several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the ribs are always cooked perfectly.


Umair Taj
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The ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Daniel Velazquez
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I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Joe Winkler
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out great! My family loved them.


ripon man
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The ribs were a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing.


Emely Raquel Bonilla
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These ribs were fall-off-the-bone delicious! The sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the ribs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.