Sticky Chinese BBQ Ribs Deep Gloss, No Burning

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar flavor profile.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon + star anise

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon and star anise can mimic the flavor of five-spice.

Cut the pork ribs into pieces and place them in a bowl.

Add sesame oil, a little white pepper, garlic powder, half a teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder, shao xing wine, and light soy sauce to the bowl.

Mix the marinade with your hands to coat the ribs thoroughly.

Cover the bowl and let the ribs marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

Place the marinated ribs on a tray lined with foil and cover them with foil.

Bake the ribs in the oven for about 1.5 hours.

Prepare the glaze by mixing three tablespoons of moltos with hot water until dissolved, then add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and hoisin sauce, along with a little red food coloring.

Remove the ribs from the oven and uncover them.

Place the ribs on a rack and brush them with the prepared glaze.

Return the ribs to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through.

After 10 minutes, flip the ribs over, brush with glaze, and bake for another 4 minutes.

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them set for 3-5 minutes before serving.

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