Dim Sum Recipes - Barbecued Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 8 spare ribs of pork

• 3 spring onions (shredded)

• peanut oil

• 1 tbsp yellow soy bean

• 1 tbsp red bean curd

• 1 dessertspoon ginger sherry *

• 1 level tsp salt

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp (M.S.G)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

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Method:

1. * TO MAKE GINGER SHERRY: Cut 1-2 oz fresh ginger into thin strips. Turn them into a bottle and cover with a warm brown sherry. Leave to infuse, strain and use as directed. For 2 oz fresh ginger, 1/2 bottle sherry will be the right amount to add.

2. Wash the ribs well in cold water. Spread a little peanut oil over the inside of a roasting tin or heatproof dish which will hold the ribs comfortably in one row. Lay the spare ribs in it.

3. In a basin, mix and pound together to a pulp the soy bean and bean curd. Well work in the sherry, salt, sugar and (M.S.G) to a smooth pulp. Add and work in the soy sauce.

4. Cover the spare ribs with this mixture. Place for 20 minutes in a very hot oven (450F or Gas Mark 8). Turn the ribs and cook for another 30 minutes, then return them again and cook for 20 minutes more.

5. Place with their sauce on a heated serving dish and garnish with the spring onions.