Spareribs Braised with Sesame Sauce Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

1.5 kg pork spareribs

1 tablespoon cooking oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3 scallions, chopped finely

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons rice wine

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted and ground

1 cup hot water

1 teaspoon cornflour

1 tablespoon cold water

Scallions for garnishing

Method :

Chop the spareribs into short lengths of about 5 cm. Separate them with a sharp cleaver. Heat up a wok with oil and brown the spareribs over high heat. Combine all the other ingredients, except cornflour and cold water and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for about 45 minutes. Use a bowl to add the cornflour and cold water. Stir in to the pan and stir constantly over moderate heat until the gravy boils and thickens. Dish up and garnish with the scallions. Serve hot with white rice.