Sticky Five-Spice Short Ribs

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 5
Sticky Five-Spice Short Ribs with a savory and sweet glaze
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours 30 min

Ready In

3 hours 50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry sherry or 1 1/2 cups shaoxing wine
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 lbs beef short ribs , English cut
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 medium garlic cloves , smashed
1 inch piece ginger , sliced
1 1 small thai bird chiles or 1 small jalapeno pepper , halved

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
742
Sugar
28g
Fat
54g
Sticky Five-Spice Short Ribs is a sticky and delicious main dish that's perfect for a weekend dinner or special occasion. The combination of sherry, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and five-spice powder makes a delectable glaze for tender beef short ribs. The long cooking time allows the meat to absorb all the flavors, resulting in a mouth-watering dish that will be hard to resist for any meat lover. This dish is best served with white rice and some steamed vegetables to balance out the rich flavors of the ribs.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.In a bowl, whisk together the sherry or shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, brown sugar, kosher salt, and five-spice powder until sugar and salt are dissolved.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and chiles or jalapeno pepper, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4.Add the short ribs and brown evenly on all sides.
5.Pour the sherry mixture over the short ribs and bring to a simmer.
6.Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven to braise for 3 hours.
7.Remove the lid and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes until the short ribs are tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve immediately.

PROS

The five-spice powder and oyster sauce give a perfect mixture of sweet and savory flavors to the ribs.

The short ribs come out melt-in-your-mouth tender with a rich and flavorful sauce.

Because the ribs are slow-cooked, the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

CONS

This dish takes a long time to cook, so it’s not suitable for those who want a quick meal.

The oyster sauce and brown sugar in the recipe can make it high in sodium and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high calories and sodium, this dish does provide a good source of protein.
Short ribs are a flavorful and nutritious cut of meat that is good for maintaining muscle mass.
The five-spice powder contains antioxidants and may be beneficial for digestive issues.

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