We loved the short ribs at Taka in Asbury Park New Jersey. Melissa and I are on a mission to make some just as good at home!
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Asian Glazed Braised Short Ribs
2015-02-16 09:33:28
We loved the short ribs at Taka in Asbury Park New Jersey. Melissa and I are on a mission to make some just as good at home!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2972g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5216
Calories from Fat 2062
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 229g
353%
Saturated Fat 73g
367%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 43g
Monounsaturated Fat 97g
Cholesterol 1592mg
531%
Sodium 9293mg
387%
Total Carbohydrates 139g
46%
Dietary Fiber 7g
29%
Sugars 102g
Protein 598g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
67%
Calcium
42%
Iron
131%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 4 to 5 lb. meaty bone-in beef short ribs, preferably English style
- 1 Tbs. five-spice powder
- 2 tsp. kosher salt; more as needed
- 2 tsp. light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp. coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 Tbs. peanut oil
- 2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 12-oz. bottle lager beer at room temperature; more if needed
- 1 cup homemade or low-salt canned beef or chicken broth; more if needed
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbs. ketchup
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
Rub the ribs a day ahead
- Trim any excess fat from the top of each rib down to the first layer of meat, but don’t take off any of the silverskin or the tough-looking bits that hold the ribs together or onto the bone.
- Combine the five-spice powder, salt, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub this mixture all over the ribs.
- Put the ribs in a single layer on a tray or baking dish, cover loosely with plastic, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
Cook the ribs
- Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F.
- Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel, but don’t rub off the spices.
- Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven (or other heavy pot with a lid) over medium heat until hot.
- Add only as many ribs as will fit without touching, and brown them, turning with tongs until nicely browned on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a platter, and continue until all the ribs are browned.
- Pour off and discard most of the fat from the pot.
- Add the remaining 1 Tbs. of oil and return the pot to medium heat.
- Add the onions, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- Add the beer and bring to a full boil over high heat.
- Boil for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to dislodge any caramelized bits.
- Pour in the broth and soy sauce, return to a boil, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the bay leaf.
- Return the ribs to the pot, preferably in a single layer, along with any juices.
- The ribs should be at least three-quarters submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add a bit more beer or broth.
- Crumple a large sheet of parchment and smooth it out again.
- Arrange it over the pot, pressing it down so it nearly touches the ribs, allowing any overhang to extend up and over the edges of the pot.
- Put the lid in place and transfer the pot to the oven.
- Braise, turning the ribs with tongs every 45 minutes, until the meat is fork-tender and pulling away from the bone, about 2-1/2 hours.
Make the glaze
- While the ribs are braising, measure the honey in a 1-cup liquid measure, add the orange juice, ketchup, and fish sauce, and combine using a whisk or a fork.
- Use tongs or a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the ribs (meaty side up) to a flameproof gratin dish or a shallow baking pan that is large enough to accommodate the ribs in a single layer.
- Don’t worry if some bones slip out.
- Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Strain the braising liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a 4-cup measuring cup, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract the liquid.
- When the fat has risen to the top, tilt the cup so you can spoon off as much fat as you can.
- You should have about 1 cup of thin but flavorful sauce.
- If necessary, simmer the sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the flavor is concentrated to your liking.
- Season to taste. Keep warm.
- Position a rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high.
- Generously brush the honey-orange juice glaze on the tops of the ribs.
- Slide the ribs under the broiler and broil until the surface of the ribs develops a shiny, almost caramelized glaze and you can hear them sizzle, about 4 minutes.
- Serve with the sauce on the side for dipping, or drizzle it over the ribs.
Adapted from Fine Cooking
Adapted from Fine Cooking
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