Laquered Short Ribs with Spicy Ginger Sauce

By lorik

The size of the short ribs will determine how long they need to cook. Served with steamed rice or stir fried noodles, this dish makes a fabulous dinner entrée.

Ingredients

• For the short ribs:
• 3 lb beef short ribs, trimmed and seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• For the spicy ginger sauce:
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fennel seed
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Brown ribs in oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat about 10 minutes, working in batches in necessary.

Transfer browned ribs to a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker.

Combine scallions, ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, Sriracha, molasses, hoisin, lime juice, fennel seed, and pepper flakes for the spicy ginger sauce in a measuring cup with a pour spout. Pour sauce over ribs.

Cover; cook until ribs are tender, on high heat setting for 4-6 hours or on low heat setting for 7-9 hours. Serve sauce over ribs and rice.