3 lb pork baby back ribs, cut into four to five-rib sections
1-2 tsp toasted sesame seed
1/2 cup plum sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce<
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1-3 tsp chili garlic paste
1/2 tsp five spice powder
Cilantro
Chinese Barbecue Sauce
STEP BY STEP:
Place chicken stock, gingerroot, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and garlic in a large saucepan, slowly bring to a simmer
Add ribs to simmering liquid. Simmer slowly, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove ribs; set aside to cool
Skim fat from cooking liquid. Boil liquid gently until reduced to 1 1/3 cup; set aside
To grill, brush ribs liberally with Chinese Barbecue Sauce. Grill 8 to 10 minutes over medium coals or till ribs are heated though and sauce has caramelized slightly, turning after 6 minutes
To bake, place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet; brush liberally with Chinese Barbecue sauce. Bake in 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till ribs are heated though and sauce has caramelized slightly.
Cut the cooked ribs into two-rib pieces. Heat the reduced braising liquid, and pour a little over ribs to moisten. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and garnish with cilantro
