Deep-Fried Sticky Ribs

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 5

Marinade

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons Sriracha

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

½ rack baby back ribs

Oil for frying

Sticky Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

½ cup tablespoons honey

Garnish

Toasted sesame seeds

Green onions, thinly sliced

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and the ribs.

2. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat oven to 275˚F/140˚C.

4. Bake ribs on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.

5. Make the sticky sauce in a saucepan by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.

6. Heat oil for frying to 350˚F/175˚C.

7. Place ribs into the oil a few at a time and fry for 4 minutes, flipping them occasionally. Drain on a paper towel.

8. Toss fried ribs in the sticky sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

9. Enjoy!

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