Easy Japanese Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 rack beef ribs
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 ginger root (peeled and sliced)
• 5 scallions
• 3 tbsp fruit juice (as a substitute for sake)
• 4 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• 2.5 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together fruit juice, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves.
2. Place beef ribs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, covering well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the ribs uncovered for about 2 hours or until tender, basting with leftover marinade halfway through.
4. Let the ribs rest before slicing and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.