Szechuan Flavored Country Style Spareribs Recipes

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.

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.

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.)