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Ribs Simmered in Asian Cabernet Sauce

Make Ribs Simmered in Asian Cabernet Sauce at home with Olive Oil, Yellow Onions, Cornstarch, Cilantro Sprigs Asian Cabernet Sauce, and Dried C Pe Mushrooms. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 lb
• 1/4 cup
• 2
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 4 clove
• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   If using pork baby back ribs or spareribs, ask the butcher to cut them across the hone into 2-inch-wide strips.

2. 2

   Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs.

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   Then cut the strips into 6-inch lengths.

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   Then chop the softened mushrooms and set aside.

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   Pour the broth through a fine-meshed strainer.

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   In a bowl, combine the broth with all remaining sauce ingredients.

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   Stir well.

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   To braise the ribs, place a heavy stewpot over medium heat.

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   Add the olive oil.

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    When the oil gives off little wisps of smoke, add the ribs.

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    Fry the ribs until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

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    Temporarily remove the ribs, and add the onion.

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    Saut� the onions until they brown, about 10 minutes.

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    Then return the meat to the pot and add the mushrooms and the sauce.

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    Bring to a low boil, cover the pot, and decrease the heat to low so the sauce is at a simmer Cook the ribs until the meat is tender about 1 hour.

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    About every 15 minutes during cooking, stir the ribs.

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    Temporarily remove the ribs from the pot and, using strips of paper towels, lift off all oil that is floating on the surface of the sauce.

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    Return the ribs to the pot and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.

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    Place the ribs on a serving platter or dinner plates.

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    Strain the sauce through a sieve.

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    Return the sauce to the pan and bring to a low boil.

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    Mix the cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water Stir in lust enough of the cornstarch mixture to lightly thicken the sauce.

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    Taste and adjust the seasonings, especially for salt and pepper Pour the sauce over the ribs, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Michael; 22 February, 2002. www.fareshare.net