Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds spareribs, cut into 2-inch sections
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 5 nickel-size pieces of ginger
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
1322 calories; 104 grams fat; 31 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 38 grams monounsaturated fat; 20 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 66 grams protein; 317 milligrams cholesterol; 2080 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Place a large skillet that can hold ribs in one layer over high heat. Add ribs and 1 cup water. Boil, turning ribs occasionally, until liquid has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium, and brown ribs in their own fat, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Shake pan occasionally until seeds brown slightly and begin to pop.
- Add garlic and half the sesame seeds to skillet with ribs, and stir. Cook 30 seconds. Add sugar, ginger, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1/2 cup water. Turn heat to medium-high, and cook, turning ribs occasionally, until liquid is thick and dark. If ribs are tender at this point, they are ready. If not, add another 1/2 cup water and continue to cook until they are.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste and the remaining sesame seeds and sesame oil. Stir the dish once, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.
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