Deep Fried Short Ribs

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb beef short ribs
• 1 scallion stalk
• 2 sl fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 clove star anise
• 1 tb soy sauce
• 1 ts sugar
• 1 ts salt
• 3 dr sesame oil; more or less
• 1 water to cover
• 1 egg
• 3 tb cornstarch

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
1. With a cleaver, chop ribs in 1- by 2-inch sections. Place in a saucepan.

2. Cut scallion stalk in two; slice ginger root; crush garlic. Add to pan
along with star anise, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil.

3. Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Thell simmer, covered, 45
minutes to 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid. Let ribs cool.

4. Beat egg lightly and blend with cornstarch to a smooth batter. Thin
slightly with reserved beef stock. Dip ribs in batter to coat.

5. Meanwhile, heat oil to smoking. Add ribs, several at a time, and
deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve.