sesame ribs

Grill or bake. The recipe calls for beef ribs, but the nutty marinade can work well with pork spare ribs, too.

Makes 4 servings

2 Green onions, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced
1/4 Cup Soy sauce
1/4 Cup Sesame oil
1/4 Cup Rice wine vinegar
2 Tbs Sesame seeds
2 Tbs Sugar
1 tsp Dry mustard
1 tsp Pepper
4 lb Trimmed beef ribs

Prepare the marinade by combining green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, sugar, mustard and pepper together. Mix well until thoroughly blended.

Score the ribs every 1/2-inch. Rub in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight. Turn the ribs several times to marinate evenly.

Prepare grill -or- preheat oven to 250 F.

Remove ribs from the marinade; reserve marinade. Allow ribs to come to room temperature before cooking.

FOR GRILLING: Place ribs on grill over hot coals. Turn several times during cooking and baste ribs frequently with the reserved marinade. Ribs will be cooked in 15-20 minutes.

FOR BAKING: Place ribs on large pan, meat-side up, and place into preheated 250 F oven. Slow-cook the ribs for about 1-1/2 hours, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Ribs will be done when their exterior is crispy.

Serve immediately with steamed white rice and your choice of summer vegetable.