Sticky Fried Short Ribs

Name: Sticky Fried Short Ribs
Ingredients: 2 lb flank-style beef short ribs; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 6 cloves garlic, grated; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon WhiteSpice (substitution); 1 teaspoon YardSpice (substitution); Vegetable oil for frying; 2–3 teaspoons honey; Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
4–6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tastemaker

By Scot Louie

Published 2024

About

These Fried Short Ribs have been a starter staple at many of my dinner parties over the years, so I like to think they have been practiced to perfection. The baking soda helps tenderize the beef, but it needs to be marinated for a few hours to activate.

Ingredients

2 lb flank-style beef short ribs
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2

Starter
Dinner

Method

Cut the ribs crosswise between each bone. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water, and add the vinegar. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Wipe out the bowl, then add the cornstarch and baking soda. Whisk together until well combined. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, WhiteSpice, and YardSpice and stir until well combined. Add the rib pieces