Szechuan Flavored Country Style Spareribs Food

ASIAN STYLE COUNTRY RIBS

Steps:

• Stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha in the crock of a slow cooker. Add the ribs; cover and refrigerate. Allow ribs to marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
• Before cooking, drain marinade and discard. Cook on Low for 9 hours. Drain cooked meat and shred, using 2 forks.

STICKY CHINESE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Cut ribs into serving pieces; place in shallow, foil-lined pan, meaty side down.
• Combine remaining ingredients; brush ribs thoroughly with sauce.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. 1 hour.
• Turn ribs over, pour remaining sauce over ribs and brush with sauce. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer; brush occasionally.

SZECHUAN SWEET AND SOUR SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Preheat wok (preferably nonstick) over high heat.
• Add oil to wok and swirl to coat sides of wok.
• Add ginger slices and garlic and toss in oil.
• Add ribs to wok and stir fry until they are all white on the outside (no need to brown).
• Add hot water and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
• Mix the last 7 ingredients together, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• The water should have about boiled off the ribs. Remove the cover and boil further if necessary.
• Add the sauce to the wok and stir fry until the ribs are coated and the sauce is reduced to a glaze.
• Add the chopped green onion and stir fry another few seconds to combine.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer ribs to a serving platter, leaving as much of the oil behind as possible.

BRAISED CHINESE PORK RIBS (WUXI STYLE) 無錫排骨

Steps:

• Cut the spareribs into single-bone pieces. Add the salt, light soy sauce, then marinate overnight.
• Blanch in hot water for three minutes to remove blood and impurities. Rinse and drain in a colander. (Optional step)
• Saute ingredients (B) with the oil in the pan until fragrant. Remove the aromatics.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the frying pan. Pan-fried the spare ribs over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
• Add ingredients (C). Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer for one hour over low heat or until the ribs become tender. Add water if necessary.
• Remove the ribs from the braising liquid.
• Strain the braising liquid through a fine sieve. Reduce the liquid. Thicken with the 1/2 teaspoon of cornflour.
• Add the ribs back to the sauce. Coat the ribs with the sauce and reduce the sauce further until it becomes syrupy. Serve.

SZECHUAN-FLAVORED COUNTRY-STYLE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Line large baking pan with foil. Place ribs in pan. Combine salt-pepper, ginger and garlic in small bowl. Rub into ribs. Drizzle with sesame oil and rub into ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover ribs and roast 45 minutes, turning once and basting occasionally with drippings. Combine hoisin and plum sauce. Brush liberally over ribs, covering all sides and using all of glaze. Continue roasting until ribs are tender and glazed, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer ribs to platter. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

SPICY SZECHUAN BEEF

Steps:

• Add the steak and the marinade ingredients to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat and let the beef marinate for 15 minutes or while you are getting the sauce ingredients together.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
• When you are ready to cook heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add in beef (discard marinade). Sear beef for 2-3 on both sides. Just until the beef is browned on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add in bell pepper, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the pepper is tender.
• Add the beef back to the pan along with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
• Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

SZECHUAN SALT-PEPPER

Steps:

• Combine salt and peppercorns in heavy small skillet over low heat. Cook until aromatic and salt begins to color, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Grind in mortar with pestle or in spice grinder. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)