Sweet and Sour Garlic Ribs (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender short ribs meet vibrant garlic and sweet-sour notes for an unforgettable main dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main

01 - 1.5 kg beef short ribs, cut into individual pieces

→ Sauce

02 - 60 ml rice vinegar

03 - 40 g brown sugar

04 - 60 ml soy sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Seasoning

06 - 6 garlic cloves, minced

07 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

08 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

09 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Finishing

10 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish

11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# How to Prepare:

01 - Pat short ribs dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.

02 - Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in batches until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.

03 - In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until sugar dissolves.

04 - Return browned ribs to the pan. Pour sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are coated. Add enough water to barely cover the meat.

05 - Cover and simmer on low heat for 2–2.5 hours, turning ribs occasionally, until the meat is tender and sauce has thickened.

06 - Arrange ribs on a serving dish, spoon over extra sauce, and sprinkle with sliced spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal tenderness, use bone-in short ribs and allow them to braise at a gentle simmer without boiling.

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