Description
Easy Japanese Spare Ribs are a deliciously tender dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making them perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe features beef ribs marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and fruit juice. The result is a mouth-watering meal that can be served as a hearty main course or sliced into appetizers for gatherings. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can impress your family and friends with this authentic taste of Japanese cuisine right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the ribs rest before slicing and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 rack beef ribs (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg